Three proof-of-concept exploits are being used in active attacks against Microsoft's built-in security platform; two are ...

Some Windows PC owners woke up earlier this week to find their computers suddenly spamming them with Windows Defender alerts about a new "HackTool" called WinRing0. While these alerts are certainly ...

A Dec. 12 posting to Microsoft’s security update guide has confirmed that a Windows Defender vulnerability, rated as critical according to Microsoft itself, could have enabled an attacker who ...

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

Microsoft Defender XDR launches 12 auto-tuning rules to suppress low-severity alerts, reducing SOC alert fatigue while ensuring threats stay open. Microsoft Defender XDR now has a new alert tuning ...

Q: What does Trend Micro’s Internet Security do over Windows Defender? A: Cyber threats today aren’t just about viruses. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity theft are all evolving, making ...

Microsoft published a new Defender update when it released its October 2024 Patch Tuesday (it did not release any in November.) This update package is necessary as a Windows installation image may ...