The green checkmark on Windows Defender is often a reassuring sign to most people that their computer is safe. After all, Windows Security is packed with so many security features. However, realizing ...

Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown caused billions of dollars in damage and exposed some fundamental architectural flaws in the Windows platform. A single flawed update from one vendor was enough to ...

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing Security Identifiers. Windows uses unique alphanumeric strings known as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The secret to the continuing availability of security patches ...

All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking a ...

There are two popular definitions of the word oblivion: the state of being disregarded or forgotten and the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening. Both apply to the coming Windows ...

Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...

In the wake of last year's CrowdStrike incident, Microsoft has worked to publicly rehabilitate its security image through new initiatives and public commitments to improve. That push continued this ...

Microsoft Corp. announced a series of advancements in its security strategy at its annual Ignite Conference in Chicago today, all aimed at enhancing protection across its ecosystem. The updates focus ...

If you have a PC running Windows 10, your machine will stop receiving security updates on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The decade-old operating system is still used by nearly 41% of PC owners and up to 400 ...

‘This ecosystem is mature, professional enough to let you put the customer first,’ Microsoft CVP David Weston says. Upcoming limited access to a Windows endpoint security platform for third-party ...