Software updates are essential, and a critical step in ensuring your laptop continues to run smoothly. You shouldn't and ...

Threat actors have been exploiting the BlueHammer Microsoft Defender vulnerability as a zero-day to gain System privileges.

Three proof-of-concept exploits are being used in active attacks against Microsoft's built-in security platform; two are ...

Windows 11 users may not need third-party antivirus, according to Microsoft, which says Defender delivers strong default protection for everyday use.

The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus ...

Threat actors are exploiting three recently disclosed Windows security vulnerabilities in attacks aimed at gaining SYSTEM or ...

If you’ve checked Windows Security and wondered whether that protection is “enough,” you’re asking the right question. The most secure Windows yet, Windows 11 includes built‑in antivirus software that ...

The leak online of exploit code for an apparent Windows zero-day flaw dubbed "BlueHammer" could be the sign of a larger issue that security researchers face when collaborating with Microsoft on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

A disgruntled security researcher has made good on a threat. A security researcher going by the aliases Chaotic Eclipse and Nightmare-Eclipse published exploit code for a Windows privilege escalation ...

Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security Your email has been sent Microsoft’s new features, improvements, and security fixes for Windows 11 may lack some pizzazz, ...

Windows 11 is full of web apps that make your PC slower and less enjoyable to use, so I'm excited about the prospect of a team dedicated to "100% native" apps. I've been writing about technology for ...