Windows 11 users face growing cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing to occasional zero-day exploits. Choosing the right antivirus is no longer ...

While conventional wisdom says you need an antivirus to stay safe online, most Windows 11 users may not need a third-party antivirus at all. As long as you keep your system updated and practice safe ...

A finger pressing a key with antivirus inscription on a keyboard - Diy13/Getty Images With the ever-growing threat of malware, ransomware, and phishing scams, a solid security app is essential for any ...

Using a Windows 11 PC is a great experience, but what about protecting it from cybercriminals with bad intentions? Fortunately, your Windows 11 PC comes with Windows Security built in, and it does a ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Microsoft has a new Defender anti-virus update for Windows 11 and 10 images. The new update patches several flaws. Following the one for Lumma last month, Microsoft has also published a new Defender ...

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...

Microsoft plans to release a major security enhancement to Windows 11 that promises to prevent breaches from threat actors using stolen credentials. The new Administrator Protection feature is an ...