Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 11,10, and Server installation images. It patches backdoors and more.

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

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

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 ...

Malware hidden inside a fake NFT game ignores two-factor authentication and gains access to a victim's Google account via a malicious Chrome Extension to steal your money.

The Protection History page shows detections by Windows Defender and provides detailed and easier-to-understand information about threats and available actions. It now includes Controlled Folder ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable.

If you've upgraded to Windows 10, you might notice the inclusion of a program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Here's the lowdown on what the program is, how to make sure it's enabled on your ...

If you don’t like adverts in Windows 11 – the efforts that Microsoft calls ‘suggestions’ or ‘recommendations’ – then steel ...

Our in-depth guide covers how to block the Microsoft security alert scam and how to protect yourself from this and other ...

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 ...

Microsoft has confirmed earlier today that it has fixed a major issue with Windows Defender wherein it would incorrectly display "Local Security Authority protection is off" even when the feature ...