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Windows 11 has a habit of crying wolf. Users could get devoured by real threats as a result.
Microsoft launched Windows 11 as the most secure Windows ever built—and the marketing was almost convincing at the time. Almost five years later, I can’t say the same. And that’s a problem.
A recent bug in Windows was the final straw. About a week ago, Microsoft confirmed users are mistakenly being alerted that Defender, Windows’ native antivirus protection, has been turned off.
Welcome to Safe Mode, your weekly report for pressing security and privacy news—and what steps to take next.
