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A zero-day exploit circulating online allows people with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker ...

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Following the release of a BitLocker zero-day security bypass by a disgruntled hacker, Microsoft has now offered mitigation advice until a patch is available.

Microsoft pushed emergency patches this week for two zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, the antivirus software ...

PCWorld reports on the ‘BlueHammer’ zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially take over Windows computers through privilege escalation. A frustrated security researcher published the ...

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

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 ...

Ransomware is running rampant, but there are several ways individuals and admins can protect their Windows PCs. Here’s what ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware ...

Microsoft deleted an official Windows 11 blog that claimed users no longer needed third-party antivirus software like McAfee ...