Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft's security software that combines end-point security and data collection with cloud analytics, has hitherto been unique to Windows 10.

To use the Virus and threat protection in Windows 11, you need to head to Windows Security first. Search for window security in the Taskbar search box and click on the individual search result.

WinRAR flaw let crafted archives drop files outside target folder, including into Windows Startup New version 7.12 addresses ...

With the right settings, you can make Windows 11 more secure - and increase the protection of your privacy. Here are the tips you need.

Those extended security updates came to an end today. It’s not known exactly how many Windows 7 machines are still running (or connected to the internet, which increases their risk), but some ...

Microsoft Defender provides basic but helpful protection against malware, ransomware, and other threats. The AV tool neatly integrates with other Windows features to offer more comprehensive ...

Windows 7 and Windows 8 will stop getting critical security updates in one week. Time’s running out for the millions of people still running Windows 7 on their PCs.

Since then, Microsoft has continued improving Windows security with each new operating system version. Windows Vista, released in 2006, introduced the User Account Control (UAC) feature, which prompts ...

That is what David Weston, CVP of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft, says is the biggest security threat to your PC. The reason: Admin permissions are a major opportunity for hackers.

7 top cloud security threats — and how to address them. Feature. Jul 31, 2024 8 mins. Cloud Computing Cloud Security Security. Dark and threatening, an insecure cloud should never be ignored.