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Windows Defender Scan via Command Prompt: It is an Integrated Advanced Security Feature from Microsoft that protects Windows 11 from various potential threats. There are different ways to access Windows Defender on Windows 11, such as via the Control Panel, via the Windows Settings, etc. However, it is possible to run Windows Defender Scan via […]
Read guideWindows Defender is the well-known built-in antivirus and security tool in Windows 11 that provides robust protection against malware, viruses, and other threats. It ensures that your system stays secure without requiring third-party antivirus software. However, to perform certain advanced tasks, such as running a full system scan, configuring security settings, or resolving issues, you […]
Read guideEnable Core Isolation in Windows 11: Core Isolation protects critical parts of the Windows 11 operating system from attacks by using virtualization-based security (VBS). This creates a secure environment where essential system processes can run separately from the rest of the OS, making it much harder for malware to interfere. A key part of Core […]
Read guideEnable Real-time Protection in Windows 11: This feature of Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) in Windows 11 continuously scans your device for malware, spyware, and other potentially harmful software. This feature ensures that threats are detected and removed in real time, providing ongoing protection against emerging threats. Real-Time Protection helps safeguard your system by automatically […]
Read guideSysmon Tool on Windows 11: System Monitor, shortly known as Sysmon, is a Windows system monitoring utility that runs as a background service and records detailed information about system activity into the Windows Event Log, helping admins and security professionals track what is happening on a machine. Earlier, it was not built into Windows. However, […]
Read guideWindows Firewall: It is a network security system designed to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It acts as a barrier between your computer and potential threats from the internet or other networks, helping to protect your system from unauthorized access and cyber-attacks. Windows Firewall was first introduced […]
Read guideMicrosoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) is a powerful security feature designed to protect Windows Enterprise environments from advanced threats such as malware, phishing, and cyber-attacks. It utilizes hardware-based virtualization to isolate potentially harmful tasks from the host operating system, ensuring that if a malicious attack occurs, it is contained and cannot affect the rest of […]
Read guideSmartScreen for Microsoft Edge: SmartScreen is a security feature integrated into Microsoft Edge, designed to protect users from malicious websites, phishing attacks, and downloading potentially harmful files. It works by checking visited websites and downloaded files against a continuously updated list of reported phishing sites and malicious software sites. This article navigates through the steps […]
Read guideMSRT Windows 11: The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is a free security utility provided by Microsoft to help users detect and remove specific prevalent malicious software from their Windows systems. It is updated regularly and released as part of Windows Update on the second Tuesday of each month, commonly known as “Patch Tuesday.” […]
Read guideRansomware Protection in Windows 11: It is a malicious software (malware) designed to encrypt files on a victim’s computer or network, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The attackers then typically demand payment in cryptocurrency to provide the decryption key and restore access to the encrypted data. Ransomware protection is crucial in Windows […]
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