Microsoft’s naming conventions can be confusing, but knowing the distinction between Windows Security and Microsoft Defender is essential for protecting your PC. While both help safeguard your system, they serve different purposes. Let’s break it down. Windows Security: Your Built-in Antivirus Previously known as Windows Defender, Windows Security is Microsoft’s built-in antivirus and security suite…
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Russia’s Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity firm has been dubbed a national security threat by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC placed Kaspersky on a list of banned entities to ensure it would not continue to be downloaded or used by Americans. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, “Last year, for the first time, the FCC published…
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Ransomware is everywhere these days. In October, Microsoft released a statement about Iranian hackers breaking into countless Office365 accounts. Google also released a threat analysis outlining phishing campaigns targeted to YouTube creators. Twitch announced on Twitter that their company had suffered a security breach. The list is extensive, but some notable attacks took place in…
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