In an email we received from Janet D., she shared her recent unsettling experience. Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked ...

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 ...

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. The trick utilizes an undocumented Windows ...

What just happened? PC gamers recently encountered an unexpected issue when their computers triggered Windows Defender alerts due to a kernel-level driver called WinRing0. This software, used by ...

Question: What does Trend Micro’s Internet Security do over Windows Defender? Answer: Cyber threats today aren’t just about viruses as phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and identity theft are all ...

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