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

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

In a blog post discussing Defendnot development, es3n1n introduces the new tool by highlighting how it is a replacement for ...

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even ...

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

Microsoft regularly releases Windows updates to provide new features, fix bugs, update drivers and improve Windows Defender ...

Microsoft Office and Defender will support Windows 10 through at least 2028 (even though Windows 10 support ends this year) ...

The Protection History page shows detections by Windows Defender and provides detailed and easier-to-understand information about threats and available actions. It now includes Controlled Folder ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years ...

Now, Windows 10 users of the Microsoft 365 apps will still be eligible to receive software updates and support through ...

After all, Microsoft’s Windows Security suite (also known as Windows Defender or Microsoft Defender) provides built-in virus protection for your PC, and it doesn’t cost a dime. I’ve been ...