The flaw, CVE-2025-0411 (CVSS score: 7.0), allows remote attackers to circumvent mark-of-the-web ( MotW) protections and ...

Microsoft Edge now comes with a Scareware blocker, a new feature that will help to reduce the chances of falling for tech ...

Phishing Protection in Windows 11 used to turn off on reboot ... fixes an issue where Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen keeps turning off whether you use a school, personal ...

No option to temporarily disable ... in the Windows Security suite, which provides full security cover to your computer. Similar to a regular anti-virus, it includes protection for browser and news ...

Republished on January 31 with responses to Microsoft’s update and more detailed advice for Windows users on ... And while “Edge uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block known scams ...

Edge already uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block known examples of these scams, but this new scareware blocker uses a machine learning model to detect new and unknown scams that get past ...

Before proceeding, choose a reliable third-party antivirus, as disabling Windows Defender will leave your system vulnerable. Modifying the Group Policy Editor is a straightforward way to disable ...

KB5050087 brings a huge change to the way Lock screen widgets can be customized in Windows 11, but it's only available in a ...

But, if you followed the dust of the convoy of 2025 Defender OCTAs a few weeks ago, you'd plainly see the direction the brand is headed. Great Defender off-roading expeditions have their roots in ...

Just a few days ago, security researchers warned hundreds of millions of Windows users they’re at risk from a “dangerous security fiasco.” Microsoft has now confirmed the same, proclaiming ...

The 4-inch smart screen on the inside components of the Vision ... If your door doesn't have windows or a keyhole it could be a nifty replacement, especially if you'd rather skip a more complex ...