Microsoft is introducing major changes to Windows 11 updates, offering users more control over timing and frequency, while the US government warns agencies to patch a critical Microsoft Defender flaw ...

Windows 11 users may not need third-party antivirus, according to Microsoft, which says Defender delivers strong default protection for everyday use.

In a blog post, Microsoft says Defender is enough for most Windows 11 users. No extra antivirus needed if you keep defaults ...

Microsoft has reaffirmed that Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus offers sufficient protection for most users, provided default settings, regular updates, and safe browsing habits are ...

To address this, Microsoft has invested significant effort into Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), the antivirus ...

Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Defender offers robust, tested protection for most users, matching top third-party antivirus ...

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft ...

Microsoft explains if Windows 11 needs third-party antivirus in 2026 as Defender matches top tools and AI-driven threats ...

RedSun exploit targets Microsoft Defender zero-day, granting SYSTEM access on fully patched Windows systems with no patch ...

A researcher known as "Chaotic Eclipse" has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, ...

Defender is 'usually sufficient,' it says in a blog post that might rile up the antivirus industry.

New PoC shows how Microsoft Defender can be tricked into rewriting malicious files into protected locations, enabling ...