Microsoft Defender update causes scans to crash

A bad security intelligence update causes Microsoft Defender to crash during Full and Quick Scans on some PCs. Upgrading to Security Intelligence Update v1.457.236.0 resolves the issue.
The Windows Club

Double-click is not opening Windows Defender Scans folder

Many Windows users attempt to open the Windows Defender Scans folder to remove Windows Defender history but find that they can’t access it. If a double-click is not opening the Windows Defender Scans ...

Best Malware Removal Tools 2026: I Infected a PC to Find Out What Works

Best malware removal for Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone in 2026, with free options and a step-by-step guide to clearing each one.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Defender Log4j scanner triggers false positive alerts

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is currently showing "sensor tampering" alerts linked to the company's newly deployed Microsoft 365 Defender scanner for Log4j processes. The alerts are reportedly ...
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Windows 11 is warning “Virus protection is off,” Microsoft confirms it’s false, but verify if Defender is actually enabled

If Windows 11 is sending alerts that you need to turn on virus protection and your PC is unprotected, don't worry.