5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...
TechCrunch

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations

Hackers have broken into at least one organization using Windows vulnerabilities published online by a disgruntled security researcher over the last two weeks, according to a cybersecurity firm. On ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly. The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates. The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security ...
The Verge

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A security researcher has released a new tool that can extract data from Recall. A security researcher has released a new tool that can extract data from Recall. is a senior correspondent and author ...
PC World

Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is implementing a new Windows kernel trust policy starting April 2026 that will only allow WHCP-certified drivers by default, addressing years-old security vulnerabilities from cross-signed ...
SiliconANGLE

Microsoft outlines agentic AI security strategy with new Defender, Entra and Purview capabilities

Microsoft Corp. Friday detailed a broad set of security updates and enhancements aimed at helping enterprises secure the rise of agentic artificial intelligence — while arguing that the industry needs ...
Forbes

Emergency Microsoft Windows 11 Security Update Confirmed

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Emergency Windows 11 update confirmed by Microsoft. Updated March 18: Following confirmation ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft to enable Windows hotpatch security updates by default

Microsoft will turn on hotpatch security updates by default for all eligible Windows devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API, beginning with the May 2026 Windows security ...
TweakTown

Is Windows Security Enough, or Do You Need Third-Party Antivirus?

For years, installing a third-party antivirus on a Windows PC felt non-negotiable. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Microsoft has improved its built-in security suite by adding features such ...
Business Insider

Microsoft hired a Google exec to replace security boss Charlie Bell, who is moving to a new IC role, internal memo shows

Microsoft's security boss, Charlie Bell, is moving to a new role as an individual contributor. The company hired Google executive Hayete Gallot to replace him. Microsoft has faced security challenges ...
techtimes

Microsoft Account Security: Protect Windows Accounts with Built-In Tools and Features

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 ...