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 does a decent job of blocking malware but lacks many of the protection features found in suites like Trend Micro Internet Security.

Bitdefender and Webroot are both Editors' Choice winners for antivirus, but they have very different approaches to detecting and deflecting malware. We take a closer look at these two top picks to see ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Windows Security is built-in to Windows 10 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. If you have another antivirus app installed and turned on, Microsoft Defender ...

As one of the best antivirus software providers in the world, Bitdefender offers a number of products geared toward home users. But, with privacy- and identity-centric solutions, some may find the ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Bitdefender offers everything from a ...

Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Defender antivirus, exploited in the wild by threat actors before the patch was released. Zero-days are vulnerabilities actively ...

Bitdefender is one of our Editors’ Choice winners for antivirus, but McAfee has some strong points in its favor. Which one should you use? I've been testing both services for years and am here to ...

Some PC users have reported cases whereby the Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus fails to work on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and in Windows Security app. Under ...

Antivirus software is an important part of any cybersecurity plan for individuals and businesses. Webroot and Bitdefender are two competitive options offering slightly different products. In this ...

Bitdefender Total Security is a very effective tool for keeping your devices safe, whether you’re using a Mac, Windows PC, an iOS or an Android device. While the bundled VPN was very basic, the rest ...