Microsoft explains if Windows 11 needs third-party antivirus in 2026 as Defender matches top tools and AI-driven threats ...

With the release of Windows 10 version 1903 (May 2019 Update), Microsoft has made its operating system a more secure platform by default thanks to a feature called Tamper Protection. As ZDNet reports, ...

To date, Windows Defender ATP -- Microsoft's post-breach security service -- has been available only for Windows 10 -- and via a few partners, in preview as protected endpoints for other non-Windows ...

In a blog post, Microsoft says Defender is enough for most Windows 11 users. No extra antivirus needed if you keep defaults ...

Over the years, I have developed something of a love/hate relationship with Windows Defender. On one hand, Windows Defender has actually caught malware infections that other anti-virus programs have ...

To address this, Microsoft has invested significant effort into Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), the antivirus ...

Microsoft wants Windows 11 owners to stop worrying about buying antivirus software. In statements reported by PCMag and ...

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in security is strong enough for most users, though power users and enterprises may still ...

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft ...

This week’s security news includes a restricted AI security tool ending up with Discord users and a $5 Bluetooth tracker ...

Microsoft announced it will offer the security capabilities of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection for Windows 7 devices this summer. Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft said Monday that it ...

What was the holdup? I've asked Microsoft for comment, but no word back yet. The February 22 blog post announcing availability noted that since public preview, Microsoft has been working with customer ...