This has never happened before. Microsoft is expiring the authentication that protects Windows PCs from threats each time ...

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 ...

I've always been paranoid about PC security. But over the years, Windows has genuinely stepped up its game with some powerful protection features that most people overlook. These security settings are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The secret to the continuing availability of security patches ...

Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty "inetpub" folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft's Internet ...

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.

Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown was a nightmare for network administrators worldwide, disrupting healthcare systems, cutting off access to banking systems, and grounding aircraft. All in all, the ...

Microsoft will turn on hotpatch security updates by default for all eligible Windows devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API, beginning with the May 2026 Windows security ...

A few Windows 11 users have been affected by a bug from the latest Windows 11 security update, which resulted in their PCs refusing to turn on. According to an AskWoody forum post, there were reports ...

For years, installing a third-party antivirus on a Windows PC felt non-negotiable. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Microsoft has improved its built-in security suite by adding features such ...