I tested Bitdefender Total Security against malware to see if it’s worth paying for - Bitdefender’s security package provides ...

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

This month’s updates help security and IT teams strengthen identity and multicloud foundations, protect data wherever it ...

CISA says ransomware gangs are exploiting Microsoft Defender’s BlueHammer flaw, patched in April 2026 after zero-day reports.

Cyber attacks used to feel distant. They were something that happened to big banks or government agencies. Not anymore. Ransomware hits hospitals. Phishing emails slip into small business inboxes.

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

Avast One Free combines excellent malware protection, cross-platform support, and an impressive collection of security and privacy tools, making it one of the best free antivirus solutions.

Something to look forward to: Searching local files should be one of the simplest and most basic features an operating system offers, but Windows 11 still makes the process unnecessarily awkward.

Microsoft is about to let users turn off one of the most annoying features on Windows 11. Currently, whenever a PC user wants to perform a local search for files on their computer, Windows 11 also ...

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 ...

For the past two years, the technology industry has raced to make AI agents more capable — teaching them to write code, navigate software interfaces, manage files, and orchestrate multi-step workflows ...

Back in April, Microsoft published a detailed blog post explaining how Windows 11 contains a bunch of built-in protections that actively protect your data. The blog was titled "Best antivirus software ...