Almost all Windows 10 PCs are now running anti-virus software because the built-in Windows Defender is turned on automatically unless an alternative program is installed. With up-to-date versions of ...

A virus can prevent the download or installation of antivirus software to avoid being detected or removed from your system. It can even incapacitate your existing antivirus installation. If you face ...

If you have noticed a Download Failed – Virus detected message in Google Chrome browser on Windows 11 or Windows 10 when you try to download a file from the internet, then you need to know that it is ...

As malware, ransomware, phishing, and AI‑enabled scams continue to grow in frequency and sophistication worldwide, the demand for layered, intelligent Windows antivirus has never been more critical.

If you’re new to using a computer or new to Microsoft, or on the flip side, very, very experienced you might be thinking: Do I really need an antivirus program for my Windows 11 computer? The short ...

It’s common sense that if you have a Windows PC, you need a third-party security suite to protect it. Right? Well, maybe not. That might’ve been the common sense mantra for decades, but things are ...

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The Windows Security Notification Scam is an web browser advertisement that displays an alert that states that your Windows antivirus protection is not sufficient enough. If you then press the OK ...

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...