Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.
The CloudZ Trojan steals data through Microsoft Phone Link. The campaign has been active since at least January 2026.  Follow ...
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Microsoft Defender Research observed a large-scale credential theft campaign that exemplifies this trend, using code of ...
Security experts highlight several Windows Defender settings that can enhance protection for new PCs, including enabling controlled folder access and memory integrity. While these features can guard ...
PCWorld outlines five essential Windows Defender configuration changes to optimize security and performance on new Windows ...
Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. I've been testing antivirus software for decades, and the ...
Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. The evidence from real-world testing—and competing security ...
Microsoft wants Windows 11 owners to stop worrying about buying antivirus software. In statements reported by PCMag and ...
To address this, Microsoft has invested significant effort into Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), the antivirus ...
In a blog post, Microsoft says Defender is enough for most Windows 11 users. No extra antivirus needed if you keep defaults ...
Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Defender offers robust, tested protection for most users, matching top third-party antivirus ...