If Passive Mode is enabled, Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans files without taking action. It finds and reports malware and security threats to your security console, but it does not quarantine files ...

Microsoft has introduced a new Microsoft Defender capability named "performance mode" for developers on Windows 11, tuned to reduce the impact of antivirus scans when analyzing files stored on Dev ...

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a public preview of "troubleshooting mode" for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, which is used to protect devices. Troubleshooting mode gives IT pros three hours to ...

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