Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a tech support scam used a fake Windows Defender pop-up, tricking the victim to ...

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Microsoft has confirmed a critical vulnerability in Windows Defender that could leak file content data but advised users to do nothing—here’s why.

Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked for security reasons’ from Windows Defender Security Center. It came with ...

Windows Defender Security Center provides real-time protection for your personally owned PC that guards against viruses, spy-ware and other malicious software. Learn more about Windows Defender ...

However, Microsoft has packed in several tools to help you stay protected, including Windows Security and Microsoft Defender.

In any case, when you install a 3rd-party security software, Windows Defender will turn itself off. If you’re using a good third-party antivirus, you usually don’t need to turn off Windows Sec ...

As Windows 10 market share rises, a new warning reveals the security dangers ahead—here's what Microsoft users need to know.

Phishing Protection in Windows 11 used to turn off on reboot, especially when using a PIN, but this week's security release ...

Sometimes, when you install any third-party security software, it conflicts with Windows Defender, the inbuilt security software for Windows 11/10. When this conflict happens, critical services ...

Windows 10 Security Features: S Mode, Defender Security Center and More What specific features are new in Windows 10 that support Microsoft’s general approach to security? It’s not a small list, but ...

That said, you don't have to bother paying for a third-party security solution on Windows, as the built in Windows Defender does a fine job. Also: 5 most beautiful Linux distributions ...