Microsoft has confirmed that the May 2026 Windows 11 security update (KB5089549) fails to install on some systems and ...

Back in 2022, Microsoft introduced a new feature in its Windows Security app called the "Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist," and earlier this year we did a write-up on with more details about the ...

And it's almost always disabled.

All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking a ...

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, June 25, 2025: This story, originally published on ...