Windows Defender Exploited for System Compromise (hackingpassion.com)

• Weaponization of built-in security agents
• Privilege escalation via trusted processes
• Systemic flaws in integrated defenses

"Security researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities where Windows Defender is being weaponized to execute malicious commands. By manipulating this trusted security component, attackers bypass standard safeguards and escalate privileges. This shift highlights a critical vulnerability in monolithic security architectures where integrated system tools become vectors themselves. The situation necessitates a move toward more granular monitoring of internal process interactions to mitigate 'Living-off-the-Land' techniques that leverage the OS against itself."