The Windows Defender Browser Protection tech support scam is a fake web site alert that states that Windows Defender Browser Extension ... Browser Protection Tech Support Scam and other malware.

Once it is downloaded, double-click on the iExplore.exe icon in order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with Microsoft Windows Product Key Tech Support Scam and other malware.

Picked up by Windows Latest, forums are currently full of Windows 10 users reporting that a new Microsoft update (4.18.2003.4-0) has caused Windows Defender, the platform’s integrated antivirus ...

Using ads with scary messages to convince victims to install malware is an old trick, but this case is notable since the scam ads are being delivered by Microsoft's own ad-supported apps.

The false positive trojan file alert by Windows Defender and subsequent discussion was a learning moment for many people (including myself!) about a relatively arcane bit of coding knowledge ...

Hackers are using a fake Windows 11 download page to get malware onto unsuspecting users’ computers. If downloaded, said malware will steal browser data, cryptocurrency wallets and more.

How to stop Windows Defender from mistaking legitimate files for trojans Your email has been sent A flaw in Windows Defender is mistaking many users’ legitimate Windows files for trojans ...

As mentioned earlier, this phishing attack originally targeted Windows users. LayerX had been monitoring it for months, as it tricked Windows users with fake Microsoft security alerts claiming ...

Microsoft Defender’s alert mistakens an Office update as a ransomware activity on Windows. Microsoft Defender falsely marked innocent Office updates as a ransomware threat activity, flooding Windows ...