Microsoft is bringing tighter security to Windows 11, including smartphone-style app permissions.

Microsoft introduces new app permission prompts in Windows 11 to protect users from unwanted changes and software installs.

Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can ...

Microsoft plans Windows 11 “secure by default” mode with signed apps only and Android-style permissions for files, camera, ...

Microsoft today announced two transparent, consent-first initiatives that it says will help restore user trust in Windows.

As AI agents and autonomous apps multiply, Microsoft is resetting Windows’ default trust model, requiring user consent and ...

Microsoft is enabling runtime integrity safeguards in Windows by default, to prevent tampering and unauthorized changes.

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: enabling biometric login through Windows Hello, verifying encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, and setting up ...

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling out.

Computers of any kind are at risk of receiving malware, and even though Windows 11 comes with Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection, it's not foolproof.