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Microsoft's patch didn't actually fix Windows Defender, but there's a workaround
By Brendan Lowry published
Bad News, Good News The update didn't fix the persistent LSA warnings, but you shouldn't be worried. Here's why.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS brings zero-touch onboarding to public preview
By Robert Carnevale published
Waiting on end-users to interact with apps is annoying. Luckily, enterprises no longer have to worry about that obstacle, at least when it comes to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS.

How to view malware history in Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
You can always view the Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection history on Windows 10, and here's how to complete the task using Windows Security and PowerShell.

How to enable network file scanning with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to allow Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan network files on your computer running Windows 10.

Some HP devices are facing BSOD and boot loops, but HP appears to have a fix
By Sean Endicott published
HP users saw some serious issues with PCs over the weekend, including the Blue Screen of Death and boot loops. Now, an update from HP might fix the issue.

Windows Defender gets the job done — so why even gamble with third-party antivirus?
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
In a world where Windows Defender is more than good enough to get the job done, why even risk using a third-party antivirus?

Wonky Windows 10 update breaks antivirus protection — here's the fix
By Sean Endicott published
Another issue with a Windows update is causing issues for people. This time, the bug causes errors with Windows Defender, preventing people from scanning their systems.

Microsoft Defender ATP now in public preview for Linux
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft continues to get Microsoft Defender onto more platforms. Microsoft Defender ATP is now available in public preview on Linux.

Microsoft Defender on the way for iOS and Android
By Sean Endicott published
iOS and Android devices will have access to Microsoft Defender later this year. Microsoft Defender on mobile devices will focus on preventing malware and phishing attacks.

Tamper protection now available in Windows 10 Home and for organizations through Microsoft InTune
By Sean Endicott published
Tamper protection helps systems detect when something tries to disable a security setting. It's now available for Windows 10 Home users and for organizations through Microsoft Intune.
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