Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Microsoft Defender ATP Provides a Safe Sandbox to Test Security Need a safe place to test your security? Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) evaluation lab can get a virtual machine ...

So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that ...

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

Microsoft made some much needed changes to Windows Defender with the Creators Update. The built-in anti-virus app is renamed the Windows Defender Security Center, and as that name suggests, it’s a ...

How to use PowerShell to investigate Windows Defender’s malware signature definitions database Your email has been sent What malware does Windows Defender recognize? Learn how to use PowerShell's ...

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...