Question

A user reports that their Windows workstation intermittently redirects browser searches and runs unusually slow. A quick scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus reports no threats, but you suspect malware may be hiding from the operating system. Which action is the BEST next step to detect the suspected infection?

Accepted Answer

Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan (boot-time scan) on the workstation

Answer

Disable Defender real-time protection and reboot the system

Answer

Clear the browser cache and reset the browser to default settings

Answer

Enable a metered connection to limit the malware's network activity