Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

There are situations where you may want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security feature. I'll show you how to do it safely.
Wired

Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows?

Once upon a time, an antivirus program would be the one of the first pieces of software you would install on a new Windows PC. Now, that’s much less common. Many users instead now rely on the Windows ...
CNET

Do You Need Antivirus Software for Windows 11?

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...
SlashGear

The Main Reasons Why You Should Still Use Antivirus On Windows 11

Using a Windows 11 PC is a great experience, but what about protecting it from cybercriminals with bad intentions? Fortunately, your Windows 11 PC comes with Windows Security built in, and it does a ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 10 Store 'wsreset' tool lets attackers bypass antivirus

A technique that exploits Windows 10 Microsoft Store called 'wsreset.exe' can delete bypass antivirus protection on a host without being detected. Wsreset.exe is a legitimate troubleshooting tool that ...
PC World

Windows Defender antivirus: 5 settings to change first

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.
Business Insider

How to use Microsoft Defender, the antivirus security program on Windows 10

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10. You can enable or disable Microsoft ...