Jul 26, 2025 · Windows Security (Defender) has come a long way. It’s now integrated into Windows 11, offers real-time protection, firewall management, exploit protection, and even …

May 11, 2024 · Microsoft Defender has significantly improved over the years. It now includes features like behavioral protection, cloud-delivered protection, and automatic sample …

Aug 30, 2023 · The “Windows Defender Security Notification” alert is a browser-based scam that tries to scare you into calling a remote tech support number so that scammers can sell you …

It's November 11, 2025, and for Windows home users on a budget, free AV is more crucial than ever with AI-phishing up 442% (IRONSCALES Q3 2025) and ransomware recovery costs …

Nov 4, 2025 · The same people had their PC filled with malware and garbage pre-Microsoft Defender era. Ever since Defender got so good, we barely see topics on various forums …

Mar 4, 2025 · The “ Windows Defender Security Scan ” scam starts with an alarming pop-up alert pretending to be from Microsoft stating that malware was detected on your system. The pop …

Oct 2, 2025 · The Windows Defender Security Has Disabled Your Computer Scam is one of the most common forms of tech support fraud. It relies heavily on fear tactics and urgency to …

Jun 27, 2023 · Msmpeng.exe is a Windows Defender process that provides real-time protection against malware. It should not be removed unless causing issues.

Feb 19, 2025 · Old value: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\CoreService\WdConfigHash = 0x1B094E8E New value: …

Nov 14, 2025 · Microsoft Defender Anti-Exploit: Excellent. This is its standout feature. It's a deep, configurable, OS-integrated set of mitigations that is unmatched in other free products. …