A security researcher built a program that the OS sees as an antivirus Since two AV programs can't run at the same time, Windows Defender turns itself off Previous iteration was taken down for ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

A: Windows Defender Antivirus (known simply as Windows Defender in the past) is a fully capable means of antivirus protection for Windows PCs. Is it a replacement for other free versions of threat ...

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

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 ...

When updating Windows Defender, you may encounter the error code 0x80004004. It happens when Windows Defender fails to download updated definitions from the Microsoft ...

Why it matters: A lot of people opt for Microsoft Defender as their default antivirus software, given that it comes as part of the Windows OS. But according to a new assessment of several different ...

This article provides a concise guide on how to uninstall Microsoft Defender from your Windows operating system. To dive straight in and start uninstalling Windows Defender follow the steps below to ...

MONFORT HEIGHTS, OHIO — Have a computer with Microsoft Windows on it? Then you need to watch for an email that's targeting many people saying it's time to renew your account. David Anderson was ...

Microsoft has launched yet another of its bounty programs that encourages security researchers to find bugs and issues in its software products with the possibility of getting awarded some big money.

Although Microsoft notes the classification only targets the free version of CCleaner, the company does believe this move comes as a way to protect Windows users. In a statement, Microsoft suggested ...