Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.

ZDNET tested the best antivirus software on the market that supports multiple operating systems, VPNS, and robust protection.

A: Windows Defender Antivirus (known simply as Windows Defender in the past) is a fully capable means of antivirus protection for Windows PCs. Is it a replacement for other free versions of threat ...

All Windows systems need antivirus software, even if it's free antivirus software. The Windows Defender software built into Windows 10 has gotten much better, but it still can't quite match the best ...

In the latest round of testing by German antivirus lab AV-Test, the general score trend was downward. Microsoft proved the exception, with a huge increase in score and ranking. When the IBM PC was new ...

Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to ...

When buying a new laptop — whether Windows PC or macOS — getting an antivirus software package is essential. While both come with built-in protection, other security companies offer more in terms of ...

For Windows users who frequently use the TorBrowser, there's been a pressing concern. Recent versions of the TorBrowser, specifically because of the tor.exe file it contained, were being flagged as ...

Update: This issue is now resolved in "Security Intelligence Update for Windows Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 (Version 1.301.1684.0)" definitions. Microsoft has released a new update for Windows ...

During the company's monthly security briefing, a key security executive confirmed that Microsoft intends to make available for its large corporate accounts antivirus like the one that will be part ...

This attack poses extreme danger for Windows 10 users as they'll be unlikely to realize it's occurring. By sticking with the ...

Antivirus 7 is a dangerous anti-spyware program which belongs to the family of Antivir rogue malwares. In a way, this antivirus is a complementary malware for Microsoft’s latest operating system ...