Learn how BitLocker, passkeys, Microsoft Defender, and other Windows 11 security features protect your data, accounts, apps, and devices.

For most people using a supported and fully updated Windows 11 computer, yes: Microsoft Defender Antivirus and the other protections inside Windows Security are sufficient as the primary antivirus.

Microsoft published a new Defender update when it released its October 2024 Patch Tuesday (it did not release any in November.) This update package is necessary as a Windows installation image may ...

Microsoft has released a special Defender update for Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Servers This update is meant to bring improved security and performance to Windows install images. Microsoft ...

The Windows firewall is a fine place to start, but there are better options.

In this post, we will show you the differences between the different types of virus scans provided by Windows Security. Windows Defender, or Windows Security/Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11 ...

Microsoft says a new Defender capability isolated a compromised device and stopped a ransomware attack in 128 seconds.

Is Microsoft Defender slowing down your PC? Is Microsoft Defender Good Enough? Here's all you need to know! Windows 11: Defender is now much more effective against ransomware. Microsoft has announced ...

A patch Microsoft released on Wednesday to fix a zero-day vulnerability in its Defender security engine may cause Windows machines to write files large enough to completely consume available disk ...

Try to hide your surprise, but according to Microsoft, Windows 11's built-in security is just fine for most people, negating the need to seek out a third-party antivirus solution. What, you're not ...

Microsoft Defender is the default antivirus software that comes pre-installed on Windows computers. It is a free and effective antivirus program that can protect your computer from malware and other ...

Microsoft Defender automatically isolated a compromised QNET endpoint in 129 seconds, stopping a multi-stage attack before the payload could persist or spread.