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Windows Security: The dashboard for device protections
Windows Security provides a dashboard into your device's security protections.
Staying safe from call scams
Windows Defender engineer Erik Wahlstrom shows you some ways to spot and avoid technical support call scams, and what to do if you get a scam call.
Staying safe from email & chat scams
Windows Defender engineer Erik Wahlstrom explains email and web chat scams - how to spot them, what to do if you see one, and how to protect your online safety.
Device security: Protection for your most central systems
Device security helps you monitor protection of your device's core software and hardware.
Control your data through Windows 10 privacy settings
Privacy Officer Marisa Rogers talks about Windows 10 privacy that make you in control of your privacy settings for safe and secure Windows experiences.
Staying safe from web browser scams
Windows Defender engineer Erik Wahlstrom has seen web browser scams. Here, Erik shows how to spot a scam and how to best use Windows and Microsoft Edge for online safety.
Configure your camera privacy settings in Windows 10
Windows 10 lets you stay in the driver's seat when it comes to the use of your PC camera. Learn about the settings you'll need to keep it that way.
Virus & threat protection: Keep Defender antivirus at full strength
Check on your Windows Defender antivirus protection, and keep it strong.
Firewall & network protections: Keep unwanted online traffic out
Check up on your Windows Defender Firewall protection.
Account protection: Set your strongest Windows sign-in
Set a strong sign-in and monitor account security in Account protections.
Windows Security help - Windows Security help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4099151Protect your privacy on the internet; Security in Office. ... Protect yourself from tech support scams. ... Windows 10 makes it easy to stay secure by providing built-in antivirus protection with Windows Defender Security Center. Learn more. Get more support. Microsoft Community. Post questions, follow discussions, and share your knowledge in ...
Threat Protection (Windows 10) - Windows security ...
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protectionMicrosoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP) is a unified platform for preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. Microsoft Defender ATP protects endpoints from cyber threats; detects advanced attacks and data breaches, automates security incidents and improves security posture.
Windows Internet Security Protection- is this a scam ...
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/windows-internet...Windows Internet Security Protection- is this a scam? Windows reported I had multiple viruses and had to get internet security protection immediately. I had an antivirus protection system on my computer and ran a scan that said I was protected a virus free, but the windows program shield kept popping up and identifying multiple viruses and ...
Stay protected with Windows Security - Windows Help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4013263You can customize how your device is protected with these Windows Security features. To access them, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security. Then select the feature you want to explore. Open Windows Security settings. Virus & threat protection. Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the ...
Windows Defender Browser Protection - System Protect Error ...
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-defender-browser...Answers to common security questions - Best Practices. especially Beware of Phony Emails, Phone Calls & Tech Support Scams. which . explains various methods how to get out of those fake alerts etc; includes Resources to protect your browser, privacy & help prevent browser pop-up ads and scams
