All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking ...

Windows Security and Microsoft Defender are complimentary apps rather than competing. Windows Security defends against online threats, including ransomware , and it’s included for free with a ...

Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender A look back at the history of Defender. Defender originated from software developed by Giant, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004.

On Windows 11 (and 10), the "Windows Security" app provides a user-friendly interface and tools to manage common security features. For example, the experience includes the Microsoft Defender ...

Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update will evolve Windows Defender into the Windows Defender Security Center, protecting your PC from virus, network attacks, and more. Here's what it will look like.

These are the most exciting features and improvements with the Windows Defender Security Center in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Windows Defender does a decent job of blocking malware but lacks many of the protection features found in suites like Trend Micro Internet Security.

"Windows Defender is protecting more than 50% of the Windows ecosystem, so we're a big target, and everyone wants to evade us to get the maximum number of victims," said Ganacharya.

Windows Defender was recently boosted by an industry-respected AV Test report that gave it a perfect rating alongside F-Secure Safe 17 and Norton Security 22 for home antivirus protection.

Windows Defender Security Center will bring all of the security protections provided by Windows 10 into one place. Essentially, the new app will make it easier for users to view and control how ...

Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build adds some Windows Defender security tweaks Microsoft is continuing to polish its coming Windows 10 release with Fast Ring Insider Build 17120 as it heads toward ...