Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved ...

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

Microsoft updates Defender in Windows install media to block threats during setup and close early security gaps.

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender. Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware ...

A security researcher has released a Windows zero day exploit called BlueHammer following a dispute with Microsoft. The flaw ...

Nearly a third of Windows users are still using Windows 10 ...

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 ...

Microsoft's old Secure Boot certificates expire mid-year. The Windows Security app displays the update status.

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

Windows has a zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate their privileges. A patch is not yet available.

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 ...