Tech pro ThioJoe highlights Windows security settings that protect against hidden exploits most users never notice.

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

Windows includes built-in exploit protection that limits the damage hackers can do even when software vulnerabilities exist. The tool offers system-wide and app-specific settings, though enabling ...

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

A security researcher frustrated with Microsoft has released the BlueHammer Windows zero-day exploit, telling the company, “I'm not explaining how this works.” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. I first warned Forbes readers of the threat from something ...

Windows 11 security is now complete, with Defender replacing third-party antivirus through built-in real-time and behavioral protection.

A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real life ...

The now presented proof-of-concept exploit with the title “RedSun” allows attackers to gain extensive system privileges under ...

Spread the loveIntroduction The cybersecurity landscape is in a constant state of evolution, with vulnerabilities emerging and being exploited at an alarming rate. One of the most pressing threats ...

Threat actors are using three publicly available proof-of-concept exploits to attack Microsoft Defender and turn the security platform's primary cleanup and protection functions against organizations ...