Threats don't always look suspicious. That file you downloaded might seem useful, but it could install trackers, malware, or ...

Windows 11 is designed to be secure, and one key component of that security is Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. This powerful feature acts as a vigilant gatekeeper, scanning downloaded files, ...

All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking ...

A newly developed, sneaky security program called Defendnot can trick and disable Windows Defender, which is built into Windows operating systems. This can happen even if users don’t install any ...

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 ...

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.

Windows Defender, now known as Microsoft Defender, has evolved into a powerful security suite in Windows 11. With the integration of AI-powered threat detection, it provides real-time protection ...

Windows Defender SmartScreen, which is the root cause of this issue, is enabled on Windows PC by default. To stop this feature for good, you’ll have to go to Windows Security and disable it.

If everything looks good after a while, you can then switch to Block to actually enable the feature. Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender, explained ...

Mayank Parmar - January 9, 2025 Phishing Protection in Windows 11 used to turn off on reboot, especially when using a PIN, but this week’s security release fixes it.

Bypass Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognised app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk warning in Windows.

Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed and pre-enabled on all Windows PCs but it’s also a very capable antivirus with good protection and a tamper resistant design.