Microsoft Announces Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent

Microsoft today announced two transparent, consent-first initiatives that it says will help restore user trust in Windows.
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The Windows Security Service service did not shut down properly

If you encounter Event ID: 7043, The Windows Security Service did not shut down properly after receiving a preshutdown control in the Event Logs of your Windows ...
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A spoof antivirus makes Windows Defender disable security scans

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...
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Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating a restore point, and ...
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Windows Security

Securing Windows 11 and Server 2025: What CISOs should know about the latest updates Microsoft’s latest rollouts to Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 include the arrival of Recall and ...
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How to setup Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) on Windows Server

To use Windows Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), onboard your devices to the platform using Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, or manual installation. Access the Microsoft Defender ...