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.

Microsoft’s Windows Shell flaw CVE-2026-32202 is under attack. See how one shortcut file can expose NTLM credentials and ...

Microsoft confirmed a Windows zero-click flaw tied to an incomplete patch is being exploited, putting credentials at risk for ...

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 ...

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing Security Identifiers. Windows uses unique alphanumeric strings known as ...

ClickFix attack employs fake Windows security udpates. Updated November 27 with another Windows update warning, along with threat intelligence from the Acronis Threat Research Unit regarding the use ...

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 ...

PCWorld reports that new AI-powered malware like DeepLoad threatens Windows 11 security by using fileless attacks that bypass traditional antivirus software. This fileless malware tricks users into ...

Windows 11 offers a variety of security settings designed to better safeguard your PC and personal files. But those settings tend to be scattered across different places. That means you need to know ...