Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

Microsoft fixed a Defender false positive that flagged legitimate DigiCert certificates as malware, disrupting Windows trust ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...

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

PC World shares practical Microsoft Defender settings adjustments to enhance security and efficiency, while MUO explains how to use Windows Event Viewer to view historical records of app installations ...

"You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link" appears when Windows cannot open the Windows Security app using the ...

Microsoft Defender “Cerdigent” alerts may stem from DigiCert certificate abuse, not active malware infections.

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.

Microsoft has resolved an issue that breaks multiple Microsoft 365 Defender features using the network data reporting service after installing July's Windows Server updates. The Microsoft 365 Defender ...

Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. I've been testing antivirus software for decades, and the ...

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 ...