It might have a legit looking phone number, but that Windows Defender alert might be fake. Here's what to look out for.

Unfortunate victims are then told to press Ctrl+V, which pastes a malicious code into the Run prompt automatically copied to ...

Chances are that you only think about your PC’s security when there’s a data breach, or an increased risk of being hacked. Microsoft’s Windows Defender Security Center, available in the upcoming ...

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.

Tucked inside Windows is a handy malware-removal tool that keeps working in the background and proves surprisingly useful ...

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Both AVG and Windows Defender work to protect your PC from malware and other security threats. They both have major differences in the following aspects. AVG and Windows Defender mainly differ in ...

If you use Windows and browse the internet regularly, it is strongly recommended to use antivirus/security protection software. Windows 10 comes with built-in antivirus protection called Windows ...

Here is the list of solutions you can try to make Windows Security work again in Windows 11, after creating a system restore point: Reinstall using PowerShell Command Reset Windows Security App Use ...

If you have activated McAfee antivirus software on your computer, you'll find that the antivirus software included by Microsoft in Windows 10, Windows Defender, has been inactivated. This is normal.

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 ...

They say with great power comes great responsibility, and you would think Windows Defender would be incredibly responsible -- at least when it comes to security. As it turns out, however, that Windows ...