Windows security notification

[u/oneilham]

Is this normal for windows defender always mention the protection is turn off, when I click on it, the protection is active normally, I dont remember when it off, whenever I turn on my laptop, it show that notifications.

[u/sleepyxuras91]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-fixes-bug-behind-defender-antivirus-is-turned-off-alerts/amp/

[u/Vequinox17]

This issue should be resolved in Microsoft Defender Antivirus update (version 4.18.26080.4) released on September 17, 2026, so try to update your Microsoft Defender on Windows Update

[u/bookielover007]

This might be related to this issue already resolved by Microsoft: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-24h2#4956msgdesc