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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 ...

Windows Defender, now known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, has significantly improved over the years, making it a robust built-in security solution for Windows users. However, the question remains ...

Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

Windows' built-in security software just doesn't keep you as safe as the best antivirus. We examine the need for third-party protection in this week’s edition of SecurityWatch. I review privacy tools ...

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