Researchers warn Microsoft Defender vulnerability is already being exploited
The "Red Sun" flaw can overwrite system files and grant elevated access through Defender's file handling behavior
Microsoft defender articles
Windows Defender misidentifies key driver, disrupting popular PC monitoring tools
Not an actual attack, but a false alarm
Examination of 18 antivirus programs shows Microsoft Defender has the highest system load
See which ones received perfect scores
Microsoft fixes 5-year-old Windows Defender bug that was killing Firefox performance
Too many calls to the Windows kernel were stealing Firefox's thunder
Microsoft Defender caught flagging legit URLs as malicious
The false positive-ridden antivirus service has gone mad again...
Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows
"Defender really is the Gift that keeps on giving!"
Microsoft Defender is lacking in offline detection capabilities, says AV-Comparatives
Windows' built-in antivirus shines when using the cloud, doesn't without it
Windows 11 to get enhanced phishing protection and more security features
Coming later this year
Microsoft Defender gets new functions to fight Log4j
New automated tools for discovering and keeping track of vulnerabilities
Huge ransomware attack hits hundreds of US businesses
Asking for up to $5 million in ransom
A vulnerability in Windows Defender went unnoticed for 12 years
Microsoft finally patched the bug after researchers found it last fall
Windows Defender is flagging CCleaner as a Potentially Unwanted Application
Microsoft doesn't like bundled software
Windows Defender changes name to Microsoft Defender, coming to the Mac
A limited preview is available for businesses
Microsoft patches critical Malware Protection Engine flaw
An attacker could take control of a system and inflict all sorts of harm
Windows Defender will soon detect, remove cleaner scareware
The changes go into effect on March 1
Microsoft patches critical flaw in Windows Defender
The bug has been patched in MsMpEng version 1.1.13903.0
Windows 10 Fall Creators update brings new advanced security tools
Windows Defender is getting more robust tools for security exploit mitigations
Microsoft admits that Windows 10 does temporarily disable third-party antivirus software
Kaspersky has filed complaints against Microsoft over Windows Defender
Microsoft patches "crazy bad" remote attack vulnerability found in Windows Defender
The company responded quickly to the potentially dangerous exploit
