These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

Windows 11 now shows if your Secure Boot certificates are ready for June

In the past, Microsoft has repeatedly pointed out that key security certificates in Windows 11 are due to expire as early as ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Security keys may prompt for PIN after recent updates

Microsoft warned users on Tuesday that FIDO2 security keys may prompt them to enter a PIN when signing in after installing Windows updates released since the September 2025 preview update. This ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft warns of Windows smart card auth issues after October updates

Microsoft says the October 2025 Windows security updates are causing smart card authentication and certificate issues due to a change designed to strengthen the Windows Cryptographic Services. This ...
Computerworld

Security patch or self-inflicted DDoS? Microsoft update knocks out key enterprise functions

An October 2025 Microsoft Windows security update is wreaking havoc on enterprises, impacting multiple systems with bugs ranging from annoying to showstopper. The update in KB5066835 was intended to ...