Security researchers have been warning for some time about the “Windows Defender security warning” scam, where The Windows Defender alert appears in the browser but is actually a fake, designed to ...

Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating system. The security flaw, known as PrintNightmare, affects ...

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5078885 extended security update to fix the March 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, ...

Microsoft is warning that the June expiration of software certificates will put those still using Windows 10 in an even more vulnerable state. The software certificates deal with a feature called ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This story has been updated on August 59with a statement from ...

Microsoft account security is essential for protecting data across Outlook, Xbox, and Windows devices. Unprotected accounts are prime targets for phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access, making ...