AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can’t keep up

AI-powered fileless malware is changing what it means to keep a Windows 11 PC secure. Here's what's happening and what to do.
CNET

Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks

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This is the best antivirus for Windows, according to Consumer Reports

With the ever-growing threat of malware, ransomware, and phishing scams, a solid security app is essential for any Windows PC, even for savvy internet users. While Windows 11 comes with built-in ...
Computerworld

How to manually update Microsoft Defender

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender. Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware ...
PC World

5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC’s antivirus

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...
CNET

Do You Need Antivirus Software for Windows 11?

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

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Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger ...
TechSpot

Microsoft oversells Windows 11's Smart App Control as a "top antivirus solution"

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...
Digital Trends

Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings

Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there — largely due to the scale of PCs that ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Teams to protect against malicious URLs, dangerous file types

Microsoft recently revealed that it's enhancing protection against dangerous file types and malicious URLs in Teams chats and channels. "Microsoft Teams now blocks messages containing weaponizable ...