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 ...

In an email we received from Janet D., she shared her recent unsettling experience. Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked ...

In this post, we will learn what is Passive Mode and how to enable Defender for Endpoint in Passive mode (EDR in Block Mode) using Microsoft Defender security portal.

PCWorld examines whether Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus and security suite provide adequate protection for everyday users without third-party software. Windows 11 includes ...