Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range ...

Windows users should think about reinforcing their antivirus software. And while Microsoft Defender should provide a line of defense against ransomware, a new report claims that hackers have found a ...

A multi-stage phishing campaign targeting Russia abuses GitHub and Dropbox to disable Microsoft Defender and deploy Amnesia ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...

Microsoft is reinforcing warnings about the critical role Active Directory (AD) domain controllers play in large-scale ransomware attacks, aligning with U.S. government advisories on the persistent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Given that certain ransomware actors are getting a lot of ...

Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive and costly cyberthreats. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, organizations reported $12.4 million in adjusted losses due to ransomware in ...

Europe's ransomware infection rate is now three to four times higher than that of the United States. On its face, that statistic may seem like Europe's problem alone, but it's not. Europe's ...

The past year was much quieter than 2024 in ransomware takedown and anti-cybercrime law enforcement operations. Additionally, less organized collectives such as Scattered Spider, Lapsus$ and ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...