Though many Windows 10 users opt for third-party antivirus protection, those who use Microsoft Defender may not be getting all of the protection they could. Here’s how to check your settings and what ...

Microsoft is weighing in on whether you should install third-party antivirus software on a PC, telling users the built-in Defender should be enough. Microsoft quietly took an official stand in a ...

If you use a Windows laptop in 2025, chances are you store important files on it: work documents, school projects, bank details, or personal photos. Unfortunately, the more connected we are, the more ...

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

Microsoft pushed emergency patches this week for two zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, the antivirus software baked into every modern Windows PC. Both flaws are already being exploited in ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...

Three Zero-Days Patched: The June 2026 Patch Tuesday update fixed three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities affecting ...