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 ...

By registering a fake antivirus product, Defendnot convinces Microsoft to turn off its built-in antivirus software to keep ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Mostly. Here’s a look at each major aspect of Windows Security, what it tries to do, and how it protects you from threats. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the latest iteration of the classic ...