With computer components growing more expensive by the minute, its critical to save as much computing power as possible for the functions you really use.

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Many security companies offer a simple product line, including a standalone antivirus, a more powerful security suite, and a ...

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company ...

The Defender 130 takes on a 1,400-mile journey through Europe with impressive space, comfort, and practicality. Its long body ...

Ransomware attackers targeting a Fortune 100 company in the finance sector used a new malware strain, dubbed PDFSider, to deliver malicious payloads on Windows systems.

Predator spyware's has advanced anti-forensics and anti-detection capabilities, and can learn from its own failures.

Bryan Fleming, the founder of hacked stalkerware company pcTattletale, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to the ...

The infamous spyware maker released a new transparency report claiming to be a responsible spyware maker, without providing insight into how the company dealt with problematic customers in the past.

It’s no surprise that anyone who loves adventure will swoon over the legendary capability of a Defender. Now imagine how the people behind a mission-driven nonprofit feel as they put all that power ...

Netizens still don’t take one simple step that could reduce their risk of scams, malware, and identity theft: installing a ...

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