Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.

For years, installing a third-party antivirus on a Windows PC felt non-negotiable. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Microsoft has improved its built-in security suite by adding features such ...

To address this, Microsoft has invested significant effort into Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), the antivirus ...

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.

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

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

Not all Windows updates are security updates, but even scheduled cumulative updates that add new features to the operating system platform sometimes impact security areas. Take, for example, the ...

Microsoft Defender isn't enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free ...

Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu.

Microsoft account security is essential for protecting data across Outlook, Xbox, and Windows devices. Unprotected accounts are prime targets for phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access, making ...

Windows doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

The Windows User Account Control has mostly remained the same since Windows 7. This important security feature ensures that certain system changes that may be harmful to your computer require ...