To enable Windows Hello, head to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and choose Facial recognition (Windows Hello) or Fingerprint recognition, depending on your hardware. From there, follow the ...

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be ...

Category — SmartScreen DarkMe Malware Targets Traders Using Microsoft SmartScreen Zero-Day Vulnerability A newly disclosed security flaw in the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has been exploited as a ...

Discover how Defendnot bypasses Microsoft Defender by registering a fake antivirus, exposing vulnerabilities in Windows' antivirus management system.

Microsoft has been vocal in suggesting that users switch to Edge, citing its deeper integration with Windows security features—specifically Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which can block ...

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.

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

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 ...

Using Windows Defender from the Command Prompt provides advanced control and automation capabilities, making it particularly useful for scripting and managing multiple systems.

For those unaware, Microsoft (Defender) SmartScreen has been a built-in OS feature since its introduction in Windows 8. It protects against phishing or malware websites and applications and the ...

Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen When enabled, SAC replaces and disables Defender SmartScreen. Microsoft also exposes undocumented APIs for querying the trust level of files for SmartScreen ...