CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Bitdefender has long been one of the most popular antivirus ...

Microsoft updates Defender in Windows install media to block threats during setup and close early security gaps.

The Windows Defender antivirus program, also known as Windows Security, comes installed with Windows 11/10. It is an antimalware scanning tool that lets you boot and scan from a trusted environment.

When you launch Windows Security on Windows 11, you may see a message You’re using other antivirus providers. This prevents you from activating the Real-time protection of Windows Defender against ...

One of Defender’s bigger advantages is that it’s built directly into Windows. There’s nothing to install and nothing extra to ...

Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger ...

Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features. Windows Insiders will have a greater voice in upcoming releases.

'Voltron: Legendary Defender' may no longer be on Netflix, but in a few weeks, it can be with *you*...at least until you remember its ending. Reading time 2 minutes The 10-year anniversary of Voltron: ...

It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to rebuild trust in Windows. It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to rebuild trust in Windows. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers ...

Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year. Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...

Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.

Microsoft’s push into AI is hitting an awkward moment. The company has been using Copilot to generate images for its Windows “how-to” guides, but some of those visuals have gone noticeably wrong.