A patch Microsoft released on Wednesday to fix a zero-day vulnerability in its Defender security engine may cause Windows ...

The newly disclosed Windows Defender flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-50656, could let attackers escalate privileges on fully updated Windows 11 systems, while Microsoft says a patch is still being developed ...

A week ago, the security researcher who goes by “Nightmare Eclipse” published information about RoguePlanet, a zero-day security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Defender security program. The ...

Microsoft Defender RoguePlanet vulnerability has been patched after a zero-day flaw was disclosed following the June 2026 ...

Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

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 ...

Both AVG and Windows Defender work to protect your PC from malware and other security threats. They both have major differences in the following aspects. AVG and Windows Defender mainly differ in ...

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...

Recently, Microsoft delivered its latest Defender patches for Windows 11 ISOs. These definitions are released from time to time alongside the general security updates available during Patch Tuesday.