Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

Microsoft found malware that destroys PCs. Here’s who’s actually at risk

Microsoft has discovered a new piece of malware that not only spies on data but also renders entire systems unusable. The ...

RoguePlanet let hackers take over your PC. Microsoft just patched it

Microsoft has patched RoguePlanet—a Defender zero-day vulnerability that lets hackers gain full access to your PC—via Windows ...

Don’t bog down your PC with extra antivirus protection

Antivirus protection that examines all the internet traffic in and out of your PC is going to slow things down, Jim Rossman ...
TechSpot

Microsoft oversells Windows 11's Smart App Control as a "top antivirus solution"

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...
PC World

You don’t need extra antivirus on Windows 11, Microsoft officially says

Microsoft officially states that Windows 11’s built-in Defender antivirus provides sufficient protection for most users without needing additional security software. PCWorld reports that running ...
CNET

Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
SlashGear

Does A Factory Reset Remove A Computer Virus?

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...