Microsoft has expanded its Windows 11 administrator protection tests, allowing Insiders to enable the security feature from the Windows Security settings. First introduced in October in a preview ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27774 for Insiders in the Canary channel. One of the main updates in this build is a new method for enabling Administrator protection, which can improve ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Around the same time Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2 to the general public, the company also began testing a new security feature called Administrator protection in the Canary channel. Bypassing ...

Windows 11 hacked three times on day one of PWN2OWN. Update, May 17, 2025: This story, originally published May 16, has been updated with news of another successful Windows 11 hack at the Pwn2Own ...

Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu.

Microsoft plans to release a major security enhancement to Windows 11 that promises to prevent breaches from threat actors using stolen credentials. The new Administrator Protection feature is an ...

Microsoft hasn't received much love for Windows 11, with many users still reluctant to ditch Windows 10 even four years after the newer OS launched. The main reasons include Microsoft's constant push ...

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...

Microsoft has unveiled a new security feature in Windows 11 that fundamentally alters how administrator privileges operate on personal computers, signalling a decisive shift in the company’s approach ...

Windows includes built-in exploit protection that limits the damage hackers can do even when software vulnerabilities exist. The tool offers system-wide and app-specific settings, though enabling ...

Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...