If you're firmly on the Windows 10 holdout train, I've got some concerning news for you. Almost everyone knows about Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, which would leave millions of machines ...

To use Windows Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), onboard your devices to the platform using Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, or manual installation. Access the Microsoft Defender ...

Microsoft has announced that its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is good enough to pick up on malware created by FinFisher. FinFisher, also known as FinSpy, is a lawful piece of ...

A Dec. 12 posting to Microsoft’s security update guide has confirmed that a Windows Defender vulnerability, rated as critical according to Microsoft itself, could have enabled an attacker who ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range ...