This kind of special file is mainly a Windows Internet shortcut (.url file). Hackers can exploit the vulnerability to create another .url file pointed to a remote SMB share hosting to perform related ...

An actively exploited security bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is being exploited in a new stealer campaign to download malicious executables on the victim’s system. Tracked as ...

A new wave of attacks by the DarkGate malware operation exploits a now-fixed Windows Defender SmartScreen vulnerability to bypass security checks and automatically install fake software installers.

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be ...

A Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability that was patched in February is still being used in infostealing attacks across the globe. Now, five months later, Fortinet has flagged yet another ...

Though many Windows 10 users opt for third-party antivirus protection, those who use Microsoft Defender may not be getting all of the protection they could. Here’s how to check your settings and what ...

If you use a Windows computer, it's time to update it yet again — before hackers get to you with the latest Windows malware threat. Phemedrone is an open-source malware that targets web browsers and ...

Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update must be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs. This past week Microsoft ...

Microsoft is introducing a new scareware sensor for the Microsoft Edge web browser, which helps detect scam pages more quickly and ensures that Defender SmartScreen blocks them faster. In scareware ...