Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you pay the ...

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

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

“Microsoft Defender is surprisingly effective for free antivirus software, and with a Microsoft 365 subscription, you get ...

Type Windows Security in the search box and hit Enter ... the following panel will become visible. Toggle the Windows Defender Firewall switch to the Off position. Do the same for Domain network ...

Windows Defender can be a bit strict at times and ... Add your files and have them uploaded to the cloud, that’s it, and it works. Still, for those who are wondering, OneDrive is much better ...

Meanwhile, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been updated with enhanced security and simpler deployment ... Microsoft will expand Defender for Cloud Apps’ discovery capabilities to support ...

Microsoft has confirmed earlier today that it has fixed a major issue with Windows Defender wherein it would incorrectly display "Local Security Authority protection is off" even when the feature ...

Microsoft Defender, which is built into Windows ... Further reading: PCWorld’s top picks for best antivirus software. In the Windows Security app, click on Virus & threat protection.