You can retrieve, filter, sort, and search exclusions across these branches. Adding and removing exclusions is supported directly from the UI. Here is an example of the notification you will see in ...

Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows and Office that served as a reliable fallback for users for over two decades. Indeed, the "slui 4" command ...

Microsoft Defender XDR uses AI-powered incident prioritization to reduce alert fatigue and speed SOC triage. Machine learning scores incidents using threat context, MITRE ATT&CK signals, asset ...

Microsoft is taking an impressive step in modernizing its biggest codebases and will eliminate all C/C++ code by the end of the decade, replacing it with Rust. “My goal is to eliminate every line of C ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Updated December 13 with news of a zero-day exploit that ...

Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) protects your PC from viruses and malware. Learn how to access, configure, and optimize Windows Defender settings for maximum security in ...

This guide compares Windows Defender Full Scan, Offline Scan, and Quick Scan so you understand when to use each option to remove threats effectively. Each scan mode handles different security needs. A ...

The app you're trying to install must be free on the Microsoft Store. The app you're trying to install must be enrolled in Enterprise and organization licensing for online and offline deployments. All ...

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a cross-tenant blind spot that allows attackers to bypass Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protections via the guest access feature in Teams. "When users ...

Microsoft Defender is Windows’ frontline defense, spotting new threats and removing infections. However, there is another, less flashy but surprisingly useful tool called the Malicious Software ...

Struggling with the frustrating Windows 11 "File Access Denied" error? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to regain access ...

Microsoft has disclosed details of a novel side-channel attack targeting remote language models that could enable a passive adversary with capabilities to observe network traffic to glean details ...