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 ...

Windows users should think about reinforcing their antivirus software. And while Microsoft Defender should provide a line of defense against ransomware, a new report claims that hackers have found a ...

A multi-stage phishing campaign targeting Russia abuses GitHub and Dropbox to disable Microsoft Defender and deploy Amnesia ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...

A new report released today by cybersecurity services company GuidePoint Security LLC finds that ransomware hit a record high in the first quarter of 2025 as the number of victims surged to more than ...

New AI-powered capabilities in Google Drive aim to block ransomware from spreading after a malicious change to a file is detected. Google unveiled what it’s calling a new approach to combating ...

Europe's ransomware infection rate is now three to four times higher than that of the United States. On its face, that statistic may seem like Europe's problem alone, but it's not. Europe's ...

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Fog ransomware hackers are using an uncommon toolset, which includes open-source pentesting utilities and a legitimate employee monitoring software called Syteca. The Fog ransomware operation was ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Compared to the millions that highly organized and equally ...