On Defense
Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac hits open public preview
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IT professionals can now take advantage of Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac as part of a preview program now open to the public.
Windows Defender
Stay safe
Is Windows Defender enough to protect a PC from outside threats?
Windows Defender has evolved over the years from a project within Microsoft to a fully featured free security suite that has capture ground against the top, commercially available solutions. Is it now good enough to rely on?
Chrome Defender
Microsoft releases Windows Defender Browser Protection extension for Chrome
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Microsoft's new Windows Defender browser extension for Chrome promises to protect against phishing attacks and malicious websites.
Stopped in its tracks
Windows Defender halted 'massive' malware campaign this week
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Microsoft says that Windows Defender helped to halt a "massive" malware outbreak that attempted to infect nearly 500,000 PCs in a matter of hours this week.
Monitor all the things
Windows Defender ATP to add support for Windows 7 and 8.1 this summer
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Windows Defender ATP will add support for monitoring Windows 7 and 8.1 machines this summer.
Bye Bye, Scareware
Windows Defender will soon set its sights on coercive 'cleaner' software
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Windows Defender will protect you against potentially coercive 'cleaner' software starting on March 1.
Crossing Streams
Windows Defender ATP extends detection across platforms
Microsoft is extending Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) across even more platforms.
It's a big bad world
How to use Windows Defender Parental Controls in Windows 10
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Windows 10 offers some great parental controls that can be easily accessed through Windows Defender. Here's how to get started and protect your little ones.
Keepin' it secure
Windows Defender ATP for Fall Creators Update hits public preview
Just ahead of the Fall Creators Update’s release, Microsoft has started opening up some new Windows Defender security features for public testing.
Complete Coverage
Microsoft talks approach to antivirus coverage after Kaspersky complaint
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Following recent complaints from antivirus firm Kaspersky regarding what it sees as anticompetitive practices in Windows 10, Microsoft has taken to a blog post to outline its approach to antivirus coverage.
No Trust
Kaspersky files antitrust complaint against Microsoft over Windows Defender
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Kaspersky Lab has moved to file an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Europe over what it sees as unfair practices to promote Windows Defender over competing products in Windows 10.
Protection
Microsoft outs new threat protection suite for enterprise
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Microsoft has announced the next step the company has taken to offer enhance security for enterprise. Called Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, this new service will aid enterprise customers in detecting, investigating and responding to advanced attacks on network infrastructure.
REMOVE VIRUSES
Offline Windows Defender found in Windows 10 build 14271
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An offline version of Windows Defender has been spotted in the Windows 10 Insider Preview. If you're rocking build 14271, it's possible to reboot the installation into a more secure mode to begin scanning the PC for threats to be removed without requiring external storage.