PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: verifying Windows encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, enabling biometric login, and setting up dedicated password ...

Having some sort of antimalware protection is a must on Windows PCs, but if you're trying to pick between Bitdefender and McAfee, Consumer Reports may help.

Recently, the venerable security software maker launched a ChatGPT integration, one that allows the chatbot’s users to get direct feedback on potential security threats. No more asking AI for help ...

Learn how to back up your computer automatically with Windows, OneDrive, and third-party tools while keeping data secure, organized, and easy to restore.

If Security Center is turned off or missing, Windows cannot correctly show your protection status in the Windows Security app. This usually means the ...

A woman shared the "Clickfix" scheme that tried to infect her computer in a viral social-media post.

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

UC Riverside computer scientists identify major security weaknesses in the Wi-Fi networks we rely on at work, at home, in airports, and in coffee shops, among other locations. Even the most advanced ...

Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing ...

The US government is incorporating social media vetting as part of their border control policy, leading to concerns about ...

Microsoft boosts Windows Server 2025 security with NTLM auditing, RPC over TCP enforcement, and updated baseline policies.

If you're still using Windows 10, another critical defence in its security protections will expire soon. Microsoft is retiring Security Boot — a feature focused on blocking "untrusted code" so your ...