Windows 11 Security
The latest Windows 11 Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support: Security Risks, Upgrade Paths, and What Users Must Know
Microsoft's Windows 10, the operating system that has powered hundreds of millions of devices for nearly a decade, is approaching its official end of support on October 14, 2025. This milestone...
Windows 11 Mandatory Code Signing & User Consent: Secure-by-Default Era Begins
Microsoft is fundamentally rethinking Windows security with its latest announcement of Windows Baseline Security Mode (BSM) and User Transparency and Consent (UTC) framework, marking the company's...
IDEMIA ARM64 Smart Card Minidriver Enables Certificate Authentication on Windows 11 ARM
The expansion of Windows 11 on ARM devices has received a significant enterprise security boost with IDEMIA Public Security's announcement that its Smart Credential Minidriver now offers full ARM64...
Microsoft Defender Application Guard Retirement: What Windows 11 Users Need to Know
Microsoft's announcement that Defender Application Guard (MDAG) will be retired in Windows 11 23H2 marks a significant shift in the company's approach to hardware-isolated security. According to...
Android users can now remotely lock a Windows 11 PC via Phone Link and Find My Device.
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant security enhancement that bridges the gap between Android smartphones and Windows 11 PCs, allowing users to remotely lock their computers directly from...
Windows 11 Antivirus Guide: Is Microsoft Defender Enough in 2024?
The antivirus landscape for Windows 11 has fundamentally shifted in recent years, moving from a simple "yes or no" question about third-party protection to a nuanced discussion about layered security...
Is Microsoft Defender Enough for Windows 11 Security? A 2024 Analysis
For years, Windows users have debated whether Microsoft's built-in security solution provides adequate protection or if third-party antivirus software remains essential. With Windows 11 representing...
January 2026 Patch Tuesday: Windows 11 Security Updates & Secure Boot Certificate Renewal
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers precisely what enterprise administrators and security-conscious users have been requesting: a focused, security-first cumulative update for Windows 11...