Microsoft wants Windows 11 owners to stop worrying about buying antivirus software. In statements reported by PCMag and ...

Microsoft explains if Windows 11 needs third-party antivirus in 2026 as Defender matches top tools and AI-driven threats ...

Three proof-of-concept exploits are being used in active attacks against Microsoft's built-in security platform; two are ...

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft ...

Windows 11 security is now complete, with Defender replacing third-party antivirus through built-in real-time and behavioral ...

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

Threat actors are exploiting three recently disclosed Windows security vulnerabilities in attacks aimed at gaining SYSTEM or ...

A researcher known as "Chaotic Eclipse" has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, ...

This week’s security news includes a restricted AI security tool ending up with Discord users and a $5 Bluetooth tracker ...

Defender is 'usually sufficient,' it says in a blog post that might rile up the antivirus industry.

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...