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.

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

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

Every Windows 11/10 machine comes with Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus pre-installed. Windows Defender is a capable antimalware and antivirus software that offers real-time system protection and ...

With so much of our lives spent online, and crucial files stored on our devices, it's important to have protection against viruses that can wreak havoc. For Windows 10 users, there's a built-in ...