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 Smart App Control. …

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

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 unnecessary …

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 averaging …

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 people asking for help …

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-up …

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 manipulate users …

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: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows …

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. Malware …