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5 Windows security features that frustrate power users

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC prompts—can feel intrusive. That’s why you need to tune them down so they stay ...
PC World

Windows SmartScreen security has been compromised for years

You know that warning that pops up every time you want to install a new app in Windows? The one that sometimes prevents you from doing it when an app seems a little ...
VentureBeat

Microsoft expands SmartScreen to block drive-by attacks in IE and Edge on Windows 10

Last month, Microsoft rolled out the first major Windows 10 update for PCs and tablets. Today, the company is detailing one of the security improvements included within: Microsoft SmartScreen can now ...
Forbes

Windows Security Surprise As Microsoft Confirms 90 New Vulnerabilities

After a relatively quiet start to the year when it comes to Windows security issues, Microsoft has surprisingly released the largest Patch Tuesday rollout in seven years. With fixes for 149 ...