Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too ...

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 ...

In a world where bad actors are increasingly adopting sophisticated techniques to deploy malicious attacks, including general artificial intelligence to unsuspecting users, it feels like a no-brainer ...

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...

Microsoft officially states that Windows 11’s built-in Defender antivirus provides sufficient protection for most users without needing additional security software. PCWorld reports that running ...

Microsoft on Wednesday said it has disrupted infrastructure tied to StealC and Amadey, two widely used cybercrime tools that the company says have become part of a broader malware supply chain used to ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

Antivirus apps remain essential PC protection tools for defending Windows systems against viruses, malware, phishing attempts, and other online threats. Even with built-in security improving over time ...

Microsoft recently revealed that it's enhancing protection against dangerous file types and malicious URLs in Teams chats and channels. "Microsoft Teams now blocks messages containing weaponizable ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...