Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The secret to the continuing availability of security patches ...

All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking a ...

Microsoft released an out-of-band update Friday to resolve credential authentication failures affecting Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 connections that emerged after the company's January 2026 ...

Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...

In the wake of last year's CrowdStrike incident, Microsoft has worked to publicly rehabilitate its security image through new initiatives and public commitments to improve. That push continued this ...

‘This ecosystem is mature, professional enough to let you put the customer first,’ Microsoft CVP David Weston says. Upcoming limited access to a Windows endpoint security platform for third-party ...

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ClickFix attack employs fake Windows security udpates. Updated November 27 with another Windows update warning, along with threat intelligence from the Acronis Threat Research Unit regarding the use ...

If you have a PC running Windows 10, your machine will stop receiving security updates on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The decade-old operating system is still used by nearly 41% of PC owners and up to 400 ...

Support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...