Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware ...

When you launch Windows Security on Windows 11, you may see a message You’re using other antivirus providers. This prevents you from activating the Real-time protection of Windows Defender ...

Unable to turn on or off real-time protection in Windows Defender? Check these GPEDIT and REGEDIT settings and disable other antivirus apps.

A Microsoft executive misspoke when she said that Windows would turn on the built-in Windows Defender technology for users who had let their antimalware subscriptions lapse.

Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.