Microsoft Defender provides basic but helpful protection against malware, ransomware, and other threats. The AV tool neatly integrates with other Windows features to offer more comprehensive security.

Your PC is capable of running not one, but two Windows apps designed to protect you and your system against online threats: Windows Security and Microsoft Defender. Telling them apart can be tricky, ...

A Dec. 12 posting to Microsoft’s security update guide has confirmed that a Windows Defender vulnerability, rated as critical according to Microsoft itself, could have enabled an attacker who ...

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10. You can enable or disable Microsoft ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

How to use PowerShell to investigate Windows Defender’s malware signature definitions database Your email has been sent What malware does Windows Defender recognize? Learn how to use PowerShell's ...