In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access offers a simple yet effective way to protect locally stored data from ransomware, even when AppLocker isn't in play. When it comes to data storage, I have long ...

As Scattered Spider headlines have reminded us of late, ransomware is always in season. The group has been around for many years, and this year it is pivoting from industry to industry to find new ...

Ransomware attacks turn important files into encrypted gibberish. Paying to get them back may seem like your only option, but the best ransomware protection we've tested can prevent those attacks from ...

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.

If you use a Windows laptop in 2025, chances are you store important files on it: work documents, school projects, bank details, or personal photos. Unfortunately, the more connected we are, the more ...

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD ...