Microsoft Defender offers solid baseline protection against malware, but sometimes, you might want to disable it. Here's how ...

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a tech support scam used a fake Windows Defender pop-up, tricking the victim to ...

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Both the free and paid editions of TotalAV have a column of three icons at the far left, representing Home, Total Security, ...

Modern antivirus software often restrict which apps can change files in folders commonly targeted by ransomware. Microsoft Defender, which is built into Windows, can do this too. (Microsoft ...

Most malware infiltrates your system through the browser you use for web browsing. As a result, you may notice signs of ...

This is why we find it’s best to disable Defender and use a trusted third-party antivirus. Microsoft doesn’t allow users to uninstall Windows Defender altogether for security reasons.

With Windows 10 nearing the end of its life, you might be thinking about switching to Linux. Here are a few things you should ...

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says using outdated computers and software leaves them vulnerable to security risks and malware.

The best free antivirus offers a no-cost solution to ... To avoid these, stick with Microsoft Defender. You don't want your computer to drag: Avast causes apps to open and web pages to load ...

CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model provides detailed guidance for organizations to evaluate their current security posture and ...