Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company ...

In this post, we will learn what is Passive Mode and how to enable Defender for Endpoint in Passive mode (EDR in Block Mode) ...

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 ...

On Wednesday, Microsoft posted a Security Alert that describes a nasty remote code execution bug in the Malware Protection Engine, mpengine.dll. Many malware researchers were surprised to find an ...

Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows' own security architecture.

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Struggling with Windows Defender not turning on in Windows 11? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to restore your security.

Microsoft has stealthily switched on critical Widnows security protection. You don’t have to wait until next week for the monthly Patch Tuesday rollout for this Windows surprise: Microsoft has ...

Struggling with Antimalware Service Executable hogging your CPU in Windows 11? Discover proven troubleshooting steps to fix ...

Enhanced phishing protection in Microsoft Defender is a security feature designed to guard against phishing attacks that attempt to steal users’ personal or login information. It works by actively ...

Windows Defender does a decent job of blocking malware but lacks many of the protection features found in suites like Trend Micro Internet Security.

Microsoft says Windows 10 home users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost using Microsoft Rewards points or ...