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.

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

It's a good option, but it's not the only one.

Microsoft deleted an official Windows 11 blog that claimed users no longer needed third-party antivirus software like McAfee ...

Microsoft has expanded the privacy protection features of Microsoft Defender for individuals. The app can now detect unsecure Wi-Fi connections and will soon automatically enable VPN on public network ...

Microsoft is removing “privacy protection” from its Defender app on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It appears the company is dropping the feature because not enough people were using it. Support ...

Microsoft plans to remove Defender Application Guard from Office by December 2027, starting with the February 2026 release of Office version 2602. The Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office ...

Smart App Control is a security feature in Windows 11 designed to block untrusted or potentially dangerous applications from ...

Millions of Microsoft Defender app users will lose access to its VPN feature, as Microsoft has revealed plans to remove support for this tool on 28 February 2025. While the thought of your privacy ...

Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday looked quiet. Since then, there's been an unpatched Exchange CVE, three Defender flaws, and a new BitLocker bypass.