CVE-2026-32202 actively exploited after April 27 advisory fix, exposing NTLMv2 hashes via zero-click SMB authentication.
A security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft Defender, the first-party Windows 11 antivirus tool used by millions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system ...
Microsoft wants Windows 11 owners to stop worrying about buying antivirus software. In statements reported by PCMag and ...
Three proof-of-concept exploits are being used in active attacks against Microsoft's built-in security platform; two are ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...
Learn how to find Microsoft Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11 using Windows Security, PowerShell, Intune, ...
To address this, Microsoft has invested significant effort into Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), the antivirus ...
Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...
"You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link" appears when Windows cannot open the Windows Security app using the ...