So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that I no longer used remained active, listening, and retaining elevated ...

This article describes how to change the built-in Administrator account name in Windows 10 to bolster your computer's security. We'll also look at how to change the name of other accounts that have ...

Most users are familiar with Windows Defender (the antivirus tool built into Windows Security), which continuously monitors the system for suspicious software activity and also identifies and blocks ...

Once upon a time, Windows was notorious for its poor security, with frequent reports of major attacks by viruses and hackers. With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft started to get its security act ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10.Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs.Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

This error occurs when Windows 11 Local Security Authority (LSA) protection, enabled by default, blocks unsigned or outdated third-party DLLs from injecting into the ...

Today is Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 134 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. This Patch Tuesday also fixes eleven "Critical" ...

Today is Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 66 flaws, including one actively exploited vulnerability and another that was publicly disclosed. This Patch Tuesday ...