Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender A look back at the history of Defender. Defender originated from software developed by Giant, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004.

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

To set up your new laptop running Windows 11, use these steps: Select your region. Click the Yes button. Select your keyboard ...

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer ...

But because the outage affected Windows systems, Microsoft often had shared and sometimes even top billing in mainstream news ...

The latest Windows Server 2025 Insider preview build 26304 has been released. It adds the new Windows Defender Application Control for business.

Microsoft Defender is a tad short on features and can’t quite match the market leaders in terms of protection, but it’s easy to use and does a decent job at keeping you safe.

When I checked where Windows Defender had actually detected the threat, it was in the Fan Control app I use to intelligently cool my PC. Windows Defender had broken it, and that’s why my fans ...

Microsoft has announced that support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will end this year on October 14, as reported by The Verge. This is also the end-of-support date for Windows 10 as a whole ...

Microsoft causes confusion with its names. This is also the case with Defender device protection. The guide breaks down the differences between Windows Defender, the Defender app and Windows security.

Since Microsoft Defender is part of Windows 7 and later, it’s already installed on your PC. That’s a big advantage since it means you’re always protected, even when you get a new computer or ...