Microsoft gives Security Essentials program away free. As you work, it analyzes files you encounter and warns you when it finds threats. Although Microsoft Security Essentials usually runs ...

Here's the statement from a spokesperson: This update to Microsoft Security Essentials is part of the standard product update release cycle. This service update contains product enhancements to ...

But whatever you want to call it, for many Windows users, this tool is the go-to default for handling security on their PCs. As with Windows Update in general, sometimes Microsoft Defender updates ...

“Something markedly new or introducing fundamental change” is the definition I like best, and it’s ideally suited to this latest Microsoft security ... earth-shattering update, but as ...

Though empty, the folder quickly sparked concern – enough that Microsoft was compelled to update its security bulletin to (partially) explain its purpose. Technically speaking, the inetpub ...