To address this, Microsoft has invested significant effort into Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), the antivirus ...

Defender is 'usually sufficient,' it says in a blog post that might rile up the antivirus industry.

Microsoft 365 Defender now automatically disrupts ransomware attacks, giving business customers — but not consumers, yet — a bit more peace of mind in avoiding ransomware. Microsoft made the ...

Microsoft explains if Windows 11 needs third-party antivirus in 2026 as Defender matches top tools and AI-driven threats ...

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 previews to the Windows Insider Beta Channel with improvements to Defender for Endpoint's ransomware protections and other fixes. Microsoft's latest Windows ...

Windows 11 security is now complete, with Defender replacing third-party antivirus through built-in real-time and behavioral ...

Microsoft has announced a new Windows 11 update that gives security a new boost. Indeed, the major feature is the substantial improvement of its Defender antivirus, now much more effective against ...

Microsoft wants Windows 11 owners to stop worrying about buying antivirus software. In statements reported by PCMag and ...