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How to Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11
By Brandon Hill published
Here are some simple tips to temporarily or permanently disable Microsoft Defender

Avira Adds Crypto Mining Software to Cybersecurity Solution
By Francisco Pires published
Two NortonLifeLock antivirus products now include cryptocurrency mining software that skims 15% off the top.

Protect Your PC with These Half-Price Antivirus Apps and Free Win 10 Pro Upgrade
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Gigabyte Driver Used to Disable Antivirus Software in RobbinHood Ransomware Scheme
By Lucian Armasu published
According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, RobbinHood ransomware has been making use of legitimate, but vulnerable, Gigabyte drivers to infect PCs.

Most Antivirus Vendors Will Support Windows 7 Until 2022, but Should You?
By Lucian Armasu published
AV-Test.org revealed that most antivirus vendors have not announced an official end date for supporting Windows 7.

Avast Responds to Concerns About Selling User Data
By Nathaniel Mott published
Avast has long been selling browsing data collected from its users. Now we know how personal that data really is.

Microsoft Patches Severe Windows Defender Bug
By Nathaniel Mott published
Microsoft patched a flaw in Windows Defender that resulted in certain malware scans failing after checking just a few files.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2019 Review: Lightweight, Simple, Reliable
By Jonas DeMuro published
Kaspersky is short on bonus features, but the core antivirus engine is a class leader, particularly with zero-day threats.
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