Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.

PCWorld outlines five essential Windows Defender configuration changes to optimize security and performance on new Windows ...

For years, installing a third-party antivirus on a Windows PC felt non-negotiable. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Microsoft has improved its built-in security suite by adding features such ...

Defender is 'usually sufficient,' it says in a blog post that might rile up the antivirus industry.

Security experts highlight several Windows Defender settings that can enhance protection for new PCs, including enabling controlled folder access and memory integrity. While these features can guard ...

Antivirus software is simply essential, but if you've upgraded to Windows 11, the built-in security suite might be good enough on its own. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included for free as part of ...

Not all Windows updates are security updates, but even scheduled cumulative updates that add new features to the operating system platform sometimes impact security areas. Take, for example, the ...

Microsoft confirmed that its latest April security update for Windows 11 is cause backup failures with some third-party apps, and explains why this is happening.

Windows doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

Microsoft hasn't received much love for Windows 11, with many users still reluctant to ditch Windows 10 even four years after the newer OS launched. The main reasons include Microsoft's constant push ...

What can you do when a noted security expert dishes out bad security advice? I guess you can try thinking clearly.