On the consumer side, Bitdefender Ultimate Security is the top-of-the-line, but it’s divided into three tiers. At the basic ...

Medicat USB is basically a giant toolbox you can boot straight from a flash drive. Like PhoenixPE, it builds on a Windows Preinstallation Environment (here, it’s called Mini Windows 10), which runs ...

Malware campaigns are abusing FileFix to deliver infostealers. Take proactive steps to stay ahead and keep your sensitive data safe.

Enthusiasts and gamers are in a tight spot: many PC utilities are founded upon a piece of outdated code that Windows 10 and ...

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...

Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. The trick utilizes an undocumented Windows ...

Windows 11 has come a long way since its launch, and with support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, you may be considering upgrading to Microsoft's latest operating system. Before making the ...

To fix high memory usage by Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 11, try turning off real-time protection, uninstalling pirated apps, scanning for malware, rescheduling Windows Defender scans, or ...

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