Fake Windows Defender notifications are on the rise

It might have a legit looking phone number, but that Windows Defender alert might be fake. Here's what to look out for.

Data Doctors: Beware fake Windows Defender alerts

Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the latest news — along with a wave of scams abusing the Windows Defender name — ...

Berea resident loses nearly $90,000 in computer-telephone scam

BEREA, Ohio -- A West Street resident lost $89,800 through a computer and telephone scam. The resident told police he was ...

Microsoft warns Windows 11 AI could put malware on your PC

Microsoft keeps injecting AI into Windows, and now even the company itself is admitting that there are safety risks in doing ...

Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data

Microsoft’s warning on Tuesday that an experimental AI agent integrated into Windows can infect devices and pilfer sensitive ...