As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has now “released fixes for at least two bugs.” Specifically, the shut-down failure ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

Many Windows users attempt to open the Windows Defender Scans folder to remove Windows Defender history but find that they can’t access it. If a double-click is not opening the Windows Defender Scans ...

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Recent versions of the TorBrowser, specifically because of the updated tor.exe file it contained, were being incorrectly flagged as potential threats by Windows Defender. Users were alerted to a ...

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

Are you worried that your missing Windows Defender history is hiding an infection? Windows Security’s Protection History tracks the Defender’s actions, helping you identify and remove threats easily.

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade immediately—here's how to protect yourself from attacks.