Malware (including viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, ransomware, and all kinds of other appalling things) is a problem on ...

When Microsoft Defender is mentioned, most users think of the antivirus software included in Windows (currently called ...

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the latest iteration of the classic Windows Defender software that first launched as an anti-spyware tool alongside Windows XP. With Windows 11, Microsoft Defender ...

That said, if you run Windows XP without security, the risks are high. So, along with a good browser, we also recommend using a reliable antivirus that still supports Windows XP. Do you need a list ...

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans ...

The reality is, every computer should have an antivirus program – even Mac owners should consider adding third-party antivirus software at this point. However, it's particularly important for Windows ...

If you’re new to using a computer or new to Microsoft, or on the flip side, very, very experienced you might be thinking: Do I really need an antivirus program for my Windows 11 computer?

A new tool named Defendnot can trick Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender by faking antivirus registration.

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. The trick utilizes an undocumented ...

Anyone who’s used a PC in the past 20 years will be aware of antivirus software. Adverts for it have been popping up everywhere, telling us our computers are at risk and we need to update our ...