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

Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028.Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security ...

Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to protect against phishing and ransomware as well as other features such as ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...