Earlier this year, Microsoft quietly deleted a post that argued Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus was good ...

Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too ...

In today’s digital age, ensuring your computer remains free from malware is more critical than ever. Cyber threats are ever-evolving, and with the increasing reliance on technology for personal and ...

This method involves modifying a Registry value called DisableAntiSpyware. In older versions of Windows, this policy key was used by OEMs and IT administrators to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus ...

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Windows 11 does a lot under the hood to speed up a PC’s performance, but PCs tend to slow down over time as they accumulate apps, files, drivers, and other detritus. Even zippy ...

Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will automatically isolate compromised endpoints to thwart attackers' attempts to move laterally across the network. This is now ...

If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers. If you're still on Windows 10, and ...

The Windows vs Linux argument can be easily boiled down quite quickly. If you're after a secure, semi-stable system that doesn't require you to be a power user, stick ...

The Quick Share app for Windows has been updated. The update reorganizes some features and applies more Android-like aesthetics to some UI elements. Version 1.0.2555.1 of Quick Share for Windows is ...

Threat actors are using three publicly available proof-of-concept exploits to attack Microsoft Defender and turn the security platform's primary cleanup and protection functions against organizations ...

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft Defender and Windows users. No less than ...