While Windows Defender does a decent job blocking malware, it lacks many of the advanced features found in security suites, such as Trend Micro Internet Security.

Microsoft is rolling out "scareware blocker," which uses machine learning to identify a very specific and pervasive type of online scam.

Microsoft has started testing a new "scareware blocker" feature for the Edge web browser on Windows PCs ... pressuring them to call a fake tech support number. Defender SmartScreen, which also ...

You’re browsing the web when suddenly your screen turns red. A warning flashes: “Your computer is infected! Call support immediately!” Maybe there’s a blaring alarm or a robotic voice telling you to ...

Microsoft has started rolling out an AI-powered “Scareware Blocker” for its Edge browser on Windows PCs. When enabled, the security feature acts as the “first line of defense” against new and emerging ...

Antivirus software is a must-have for any PC. Thankfully, you don’t have to go out of your way to get one anymore because all ...

The North Korean Lazarus group has attempted to target a Bitdefender researcher using the lure of a fake job offer via LinkedIn ... as a cross-platform infostealer that can be deployed on Windows, ...

Attackers send out fake job offers and trick individuals into running a cross-platform JavaScript stealer for crypto theft ...

including using fake Windows pop-ups, to scam consumers. “These companies used scare tactics and lies about threats to consumers’ personal computers to bilk consumers, particularly older ...

In this guide, I'll help you understand and enable the feature on Windows ... must contact the fake technical support phone number to recover your system. A big part of the scam is to use design ...

Every year, as the calendar turns, Entrepreneur.com answers a question: What are the hottest franchising trends for the year ahead? With over 40 years of experience covering the franchise industry, ...