An anti-malware suite from Microsoft for Windows XP, Vista and 7. Introduced in September 2009, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) replaced Microsoft's antivirus subscription service (see Windows ...

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 does a decent job protecting a clean PC, but in testing its cleanup of already-infested systems wasn't thorough. You can get better protection for the same price.

That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that fateful meeting, I’ve ...

Cyber-security experts are urging Windows 7 users to upgrade their operating system. Microsoft is going to stop supporting Windows 7 from Tuesday so that it can focus on "newer technologies".

Windows Security is the built-in antivirus suite within Microsoft’s operating system, and for most folks, it does a good job. But out of the box (so to speak), a couple of protections are turned ...

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

I’ve reviewed the best third-party antivirus software available and that extra security usually ... antivirus solution. Since Microsoft Defender is part of Windows 7 and later, it’s already ...

The announcement lists a slew of reasons Microsoft thinks users should jump ship from one of its most beloved operating systems. And it’s not wrong that Windows 11 has newer security features ...

In a separate support article, Microsoft reiterates that as of October 14, 2025, it will no longer provide technical support or security and ... designed for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you might ...

Microsoft has released the non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2 under KB5041582 and build number 19045.4842. This is a pretty minor update with a few bug fixes and a couple of known issues.

14 and 16, Microsoft will announce the introduction of a number of security moves heading to the Windows Insider channels across the coming months. “Microsoft is committed to making passkeys ...

To protect their organizations, defenders must respond to threats that are often hidden among noise. Compounding this challenge is a global shortage of skilled security professionals, leading to an ...