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Microsoft Defender can now detect insecure Wi-Fi hotspots and enable a VPN
By Christopher Harper published
Microsoft Defender gets some updates, especially to public Wi-Fi VPN functionality.
U.S. customers wake up to find Kaspersky antivirus replaced with UltraAV
By Anton Shilov published
Kaspersky antivirus abruptly uninstalls itself and installs UltraAV without asking customers.
Russia-based Kaspersky antivirus shuts down its US business due to sanctions
By Jeff Butts published
Following its ban from selling products in the U.S., cybersecurity and antivirus solution provider Kaspersky Lab announced it will soon begin closing its operations there.
Microsoft Defender flags text file containing ‘This content is no longer available.’ as a severe threat
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft Defender marks text files containing 'This content is no longer available.' as a Trojan horse and severe threat.
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.
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