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

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Try to hide your surprise, but according to Microsoft, Windows 11's built-in security is just fine for most people, negating the need to seek out a third-party antivirus solution. What, you're not ...

Microsoft officially states that Windows 11’s built-in Defender antivirus provides sufficient protection for most users without needing additional security software. PCWorld reports that running ...

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With the ever-growing threat of malware, ransomware, and phishing scams, a solid security app is essential for any Windows PC, even for savvy internet users. While Windows 11 comes with built-in ...