Defendnot tool exploits Windows features to disable Microsoft Defender without malware, highlighting a security flaw in antivirus registration and trust.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a Windows security tool that helps protect your PC from online threats such as malware downloads and installation, phishing attempts, and malicious websites.

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed.

Microsoft's controversial AI feature, Recall, was quick to garner criticism from experts who found major security issues. Here's how you can disable it.

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Microsoft’s tools are being increasingly leveraged due to their legitimacy, signed status, and ubiquity within operating systems, it was said.

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool.

Microsoft has expanded its AI-powered cybersecurity platform, introducing a suite of autonomous agents to help organizations counter rising threats and manage the growing complexity of cloud and AI ...

Although each feature in Windows is designed for convenience, some can make your PC more vulnerable to security risks if left enabled unnecessarily. Disabling these features reduces the risk of ...

Microsoft will disable ActiveX controls by default in the Office suite, starting in October with the release of Office 2024.

Microsoft recently issued a press release announcing that it will disable the WMIC management tool starting from the Windows 11 preview version on January 29, 2024.

Microsoft's AI Recall Feature May Not Even Hit Your PC, but Here's How to Disable It There are calls for Microsoft to pull back on its recall feature before it creates a security crisis.