Fake Windows Update screens are being used to convince users to install malware now, proving that nothing is sacred in the cybersecurity world

Unfortunate victims are then told to press Ctrl+V, which pastes a malicious code into the Run prompt automatically copied to ...
Bleeping Computer

Clop Ransomware Tries to Disable Windows Defender, Malwarebytes

In order to successfully encrypt a victim's data, the Clop CryptoMix Ransomware is now attempting to disable Windows Defender as well as remove the Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes' ...

Fake Windows Defender notifications are on the rise

It might have a legit looking phone number, but that Windows Defender alert might be fake. Here's what to look out for.
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Windows Has Another Hidden Malware Scanner Tool – How and When to Use It

Tucked inside Windows is a handy malware-removal tool that keeps working in the background and proves surprisingly useful ...
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Microsoft Defender Is Not Enough Anymore—This Malware Gets Around It

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Microsoft Defender, the antivirus app that comes ...
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Windows Defender Bug Surprisingly Allows Directly Downloaded Malware Into Windows

They say with great power comes great responsibility, and you would think Windows Defender would be incredibly responsible -- at least when it comes to security. As it turns out, however, that Windows ...
ZDNet

Windows Defender malware scans are failing after a few seconds

There's currently a major bug in Windows Defender, the free antivirus software that ships with Windows 10. Running a Quick or Full scan will fail after a few seconds and only go through a handful of ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Defender can ironically be used to download malware

A recent update to Windows 10's Microsoft Defender antivirus solution ironically allows it to download malware and other files to a Windows computer. Legitimate operating system files that can be ...
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Windows Defender will suffice, but add Malwarebytes

A reader asked if the free Windows Defender is enough. Should he pay for an antivirus program? After a lot of research on this issue, I say no. Windows Defender, which is part of Windows, is good ...