They say with great power comes great responsibility, and you would think Windows Defender would be incredibly responsible -- at least when it comes to security. As it turns out, however, that Windows ...

Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the latest news — along with a wave of scams abusing the Windows Defender name — ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Microsoft Defender, the antivirus app that comes ...

Windows PCs, like the best Macs, are not immune to cybersecurity threats such as malware or phishing scams. However, Microsoft has packed in several tools to help you stay protected, including Windows ...

Developed by security researcher es3n1n, a tool called Defendnot can trick and disable Windows Defender, which is built into Windows operating systems. The tool makes Windows believe that a real ...

Here is the list of solutions you can try to make Windows Security work again in Windows 11, after creating a system restore point: Reinstall using PowerShell Command Reset Windows Security App Use ...

Your PC is capable of running not one, but two Windows apps designed to protect you and your system against online threats: Windows Security and Microsoft Defender. Telling them apart can be tricky, ...

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