A Review of Windows Defender

If you’re looking for a basic low-cost security option and you’re looking for a low-cost security solution, the suite integrated into Windows 10 or 11 is a great option. It’s also known as Windows Security or Microsoft Defender, and it combines security against viruses as well as devices monitoring, a firewall and kid protection (you can restrict what your children can do online) and a host of other features.

Apart from the standard malware detection, prevention and neutralization capabilities, it comes with a password management tool and anti-phishing tools. The firewall monitors both outbound and inbound connections as well as Wi-Fi networks. And it has an advanced menu that lets you see detailed information about suspicious connections, which is a welcome touch.

In our tests, the program did a good enough job blocking the majority of phishing websites and dangerous downloads. Its reputation-based system of protection utilizes a large database to assign websites and apps reputation scores. Applications with low scores are blocked automatically. In addition it also provides exploit protection to protect against attacks that try to change your computer’s settings.

But while it’s an excellent program overall, it lacks the malware detection rates of standalone competitors like Norton or Bitdefender. It does have a password manager, but it isn’t equipped with other useful features like a PC optimizer or VPN. The support options for customers are extensive, though it has a large community as well as extensive FAQs best data rooms and forums and numerous ways to get in contact with tech experts via live chat or email.