Microsoft has removed the ability to download files using Windows Defender after it was demonstrated how it could be used by attackers to download malware onto a computer. Last week, we reported that ...

A recent update to Windows 10's Microsoft Defender antivirus solution ironically allows it to download malware and other files to a Windows computer. Legitimate operating system files that can be ...

Microsoft has had more than its fair share of Windows 10 quality control problems over the past few months, with one of the most recent ones relating to its Windows Defender anti-malware software. As ...

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is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is launching a preview version of its antivirus software for Android ...

I know it's still hard for some of you to wrap your minds around it, but Microsoft really does support Linux these days. A case in point: Back in June, Microsoft released Microsoft Defender Advanced ...

In an ironic turn of events, a recent update has allowed Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 to download files from remote sources, including malware. This could lead to exploitation by attackers.