So, to change the visual effect settings in Windows, go to Search, then type 'performance'. Here, you will need to select ‘Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.’ In the Visual Effects tab, ...

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.

Hackers can now easily turn off your Windows Defender program by registering a fake antivirus on your computer. To do that, they use a new tool called Defendnot, recently released by a security ...

What just happened? PC gamers recently encountered an unexpected issue when their computers triggered Windows Defender alerts due to a kernel-level driver called WinRing0. This software, used by ...

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative.

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

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a tech support scam used a fake Windows Defender pop-up, tricking the victim to call and download software.

Microsoft has confirmed a critical vulnerability in Windows Defender that could leak file content data but advised users to do nothing—here’s why.

In this guide, we have discussed the best possible solutions on how you can remove Windows Security from Windows 11 permanently.

Even software downloaded from official sources can have PUPs. That's why it's a good idea to read the End User License Agreement (EULA) before installing any freeware. However, most of us don't do ...