It’s clear that everyone needs antivirus protection, and Microsoft Defender is the first line of defense that comes with ...

If you haven't installed a third-party antivirus on your PC, there's a very good chance that Windows Defender is keeping your PC safe right now. In the past, Microsoft's antivirus offering was sub ...

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Modern antivirus software often restrict which apps can change files in folders commonly targeted by ransomware. Microsoft Defender, which is built into Windows, can do this too. (Microsoft ...

Phishing Protection in Windows 11 used to turn off on reboot, especially when using a PIN, but this week's security release ...

As Windows 10 market share rises, a new warning reveals the security dangers ahead—here's what Microsoft users need to know.

Microsoft published a new Defender update when it released its October 2024 Patch Tuesday (it did not release any in November.) This update package is necessary as a Windows installation image may ...

Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked for security reasons’ from Windows Defender Security Center. It came with ...

Antivirus apps for your PC protect your personal information, data, bank accounts, and much more. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the best antivirus for your needs ...

In an extensive blog post that does not directly address Kaspersky or its claims, Microsoft says it bundles the Windows Defender Antivirus with Windows 10 to ensure that every single device is ...

On Windows 11/10, you can enable scanning of archive (.zip, .rar, and .cab) files with Microsoft Defender for better and enhanced security and protection. In today’s post, we will show you how ...

the security assessment firm conducted an LSASS credential dumping protection test on enterprise-class anti-malware solutions. Among the tested products was Microsoft's Defender for Endpoint and ...