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Microsoft plans Windows 11 “secure by default” mode with signed apps only and Android-style permissions for files, camera, ...

Updating your operating system has never been more vital, given the number of critical security vulnerabilities being fixed across iOS, macOS, and, of course, Windows right now. The very last thing ...

Microsoft announces significantly stricter security measures for Windows – which are at least questionable to ...

Windows 11 is adding AI agents that can take actions on your behalf. Copilot agents represent potential security and privacy risks. Expect testing and more security controls before the feature goes ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

Most users are familiar with Windows Defender (the antivirus tool built into Windows Security), which continuously monitors the system for suspicious software activity and also identifies and blocks ...

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company’s Extended Security Update (ESU) ...