Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

Update March 30, 05:43 EDT: Microsoft has temporarily paused the KB5079391 rollout due to 0x80073712 errors during installation. Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for ...

A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. Smart App ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.

For all of its flaws, Windows Security is surprisingly robust, and more often than not, the last line of defense most users will ever need. Microsoft has perfected all but one aspect of its security ...

Microsoft quietly removed a Windows 11 blog claiming built-in security is enough for most users, possibly after backlash from ...