Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...

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 ...

Microsoft account security is essential for protecting data across Outlook, Xbox, and Windows devices. Unprotected accounts are prime targets for phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access, making ...

Microsoft plans to release a major security enhancement to Windows 11 that promises to prevent breaches from threat actors using stolen credentials. The new Administrator Protection feature is an ...

Not all Windows updates are security updates, but even scheduled cumulative updates that add new features to the operating system platform sometimes impact security areas. Take, for example, the ...

Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) security updates to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code. WSUS is ...