Microsoft warns that outdated install images leave systems exposed and recommends updating Defender every three months.

The Winos 4.0 malware can sneak in using fake VPN and browser installers. Prevent it from running in your Windows PC.

A new tool called Defendnot tricks Windows into thinking that a real antivirus program is installed, which causes Defender to ...

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans ...

A security researcher built a program that the OS sees as an antivirus Since two AV programs can't run at the same time, ...

Do you know that third-party apps can easily disable the Microsoft Defender in Windows and leave your system vulnerable? Here ...

When Microsoft Defender is mentioned, most users think of the antivirus software included in Windows (currently called ...

A new tool named Defendnot can trick Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender by faking antivirus registration.

KB5058497 is available as part of Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 24H2, and it's the first 'hotpatch' update for the OS.

The reality is, every computer should have an antivirus program – even Mac owners should consider adding third-party ...

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. The trick utilizes an undocumented ...

New Microsoft Defender update boosts security for old Windows ISOs The latest update includes improved Defender software ...