All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking a ...

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...

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. Always back up ...

Windows Defender, now known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, has significantly improved over the years, making it a robust built-in security solution for Windows users. However, the question remains ...

There is (or was) a vulnerability in Windows Defender, but you don't have to worry about it. That's the short version. The longer version, for those who are interested, is that Microsoft detected a ...

Recently, Microsoft released a Windows update on the down low that mainly fixes a major problem in Microsoft Defender Antivirus. This was first spotted and reported by Neowin. The update, called ...

This feature ensures your account is safe. You must enter our Windows PIN or use the Security key to authenticate yourself whenever asked. However, follow these suggestions if you feel the prompt is ...