Windows remains one of the most targeted systems by threat actors by volume, according to recent statistics from AV-TEST, ...

Microsoft patched two actively exploited Defender zero-days affecting Windows systems and security components.

And it's almost always disabled.

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.

PCWorld examines whether Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender security suite provides adequate protection for everyday users without third-party antivirus software. Windows 11 includes ...

Both AVG and Windows Defender work to protect your PC from malware and other security threats. They both have major differences in the following aspects. AVG and Windows Defender mainly differ in ...

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. I've been testing antivirus software for decades, and the evidence—not to mention the threats it can't protect you from—says otherwise ...