Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows' ...

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 ...

There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I recommend creating a restore point, and will ...

January has become a nightmare for millions of Windows users, as Microsoft’s latest January update creates a surprising raft ...

Despite security enhancements from Microsoft, CPA firms are likely to disable the controversial Recall feature in Windows 11, which uses AI to create a precise record of user activity, but leaders ...

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...

The dilemma for millions of Windows users now is that Microsoft also warns that “while you might choose ultimately to ...

Windows users sometimes have the impression that the operating system has a life of its own and does not allow any contradictions. Some restrictions are intended to ensure the security of the ...

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...

Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from ...