However, in recent years, Microsoft has made Windows Defender a serious contender in the antivirus scene, with some going as far as to say you don't need any other security software on your PC.

If you have received an error message saying, "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting," ...

The Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service helps guard against intrusion attempts targeting known and newly discovered vulnerabilities in network protocols. Although Windows ...

and several developers now say they’re stuck because Microsoft would charge too much to fix it. Some are even calling Windows Defender’s detection a “false positive,” implying it should be ...