I've been testing antivirus software since the 1980s, and I consistently recommend securing all of your devices with a strong antivirus—yes, even a free one can do the job. In a recent post, Microsoft ...

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

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 ...

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft Defender and Windows users. No less than ...

A Dec. 12 posting to Microsoft’s security update guide has confirmed that a Windows Defender vulnerability, rated as critical according to Microsoft itself, could have enabled an attacker who ...