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.

How to access the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security The easiest method to open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security in all three Windows versions is to search for its ...

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a Windows security tool that helps protect your PC from online threats such as malware downloads and installation, phishing attempts, and malicious websites.

Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11 and more.

When the main “Malware Protection” slider is engaged it instantly disables the built-in Windows Defender program until it’s turned off, at which time Windows Defender reengages and returns ...

Maintain your privacy wherever you are with Windows 11 security features that help protect what matters to you across your devices. Windows 11 PCs deliver layers of security to help keep bad actors at ...

Windows Defender is infamous for its tendency to monopolize CPU and I/O resources. Moreover, some of its "security" measures are undesirable and may put user privacy at risk. This has many practical ...

One of the main components of Windows Defender Exploit Guard is the Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules, which are designed to prevent common attack vectors and techniques used by malicious actors.

Microsoft recently rolled out a new update to its Windows Defender antimalware platform on Windows 10. This update package was released for Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home ...

C:\Program Files\Windows Defender - This folder contains the executables and other files for Windows Defender. C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender - This folder contains data and configuration ...

On Windows 11/10, you can enable scanning of archive (.zip, .rar, and .cab) files with Microsoft Defender for better and enhanced security and protection. In today’s post, we will show you how ...