Windows Defender is a high-performing antivirus program that outperforms industry standards. AV-Test's Windows antivirus list reports Windows Defender's strong performance in protection.

Every Windows computer has Microsoft Defender Antivirus installed, making it the most widely installed antivirus. However, if you've installed third-party protection, Defender stays on the sidelines.

It’s clear that everyone needs antivirus protection, and Microsoft Defender is the first line of defense that comes with ...

It feels like every other day, we hear about some virus or other causing havoc in critical systems around the world, but how many of them ever stop to ...

Modern antivirus software often restrict which apps can change files in folders commonly targeted by ransomware. Microsoft Defender, which is built into Windows, can do this too. (Microsoft ...

Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked for security reasons’ from Windows Defender Security Center. It came with ...

Antivirus apps for your PC protect your personal information, data, bank accounts, and much more. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the best antivirus for your needs ...

Windows Defender is the built-in security solution in Windows 11/10 and is enabled by default to protect your PC from viruses, malware, spyware, and PUPs. Windows Defender will scan the contents ...

Microsoft has released a new Defender anti-malware update package for Windows OS installation images, ie, for Windows Imaging Format (WIM) and VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) formats. The latest ...

Devices using either the Windows built-in antivirus or another security solution can benefit from these updates. Defender updates also contain critical performance fixes that will improve the user ...

You see, at times, Windows Defender will block programs that attempt to change system settings. Chances are, Apple iCloud is such a program, which is why the Microsoft anti-virus has stopped it in ...