Microsoft Defender Bug Triggers False Malware Alerts for DigiCert Certificates

Microsoft fixed a Defender false positive that flagged legitimate DigiCert certificates as malware, disrupting Windows trust ...

Microsoft Defender wrongly flags DigiCert certs as Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha

Microsoft Defender is detecting legitimate DigiCert root certificates as Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha, resulting in ...

These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

CrowdStrike Falcon OverWatch for Defender Extends Managed Threat Hunting to Microsoft Endpoint Customers

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced Falcon OverWatch for Defender, extending industry-leading managed threat hunting ...

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...
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Windows tips reveal Defender settings and app history logs

PC World shares practical Microsoft Defender settings adjustments to enhance security and efficiency, while MUO explains how to use Windows Event Viewer to view historical records of app installations ...
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What’s new, updated, or recently released in Microsoft Security

Stay ahead of emerging threats with Microsoft’s newest security innovations and updates, delivered through the In the Loop ...

How to find Windows Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11

Learn how to find Microsoft Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11 using Windows Security, PowerShell, Intune, ...
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I've Tested Every Major Antivirus. Please Don't Rely on Just Microsoft Defender

Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. I've been testing antivirus software for decades, and the ...
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Microsoft to test third-party AI models for incorporation in its security offerings

The announcement follows Anthropic’s debut of its leading-edge Mythos model, which the company says has already found thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities.

Angry Hacker Drops Microsoft Zero-Day Exploit, 1 Billion Users Warned

A security researcher frustrated with Microsoft has released the BlueHammer Windows zero-day exploit, telling the company, “I'm not explaining how this works.” ...