Windows Defender Security Center scam: How to protect your computer from fake pop-ups Tech expert Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson says a tech support scam used a fake Windows Defender pop-up, tricking ...

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 ...

If the Action Center keeps popping up on your Windows 11/10 computer, the suggestions provided in this article will help you resolve this issue.

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.

As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft ...

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.