Windows Defender
Built-in system protection
Windows Defender is Microsoft's built-in antivirus and security software for Windows operating systems.
It runs in the background, scanning for malware, viruses, and other threats.
Once considered basic protection that users supplemented with third-party software, Defender has evolved into a comprehensive security suite: Windows Defender flagged the download as suspicious.
- antivirusMalware detection program
- virus scanAutomated malware detection process
- full scanExhaustive diagnostic review
- firewallNetwork access control system
- threat detectionIdentifying possible dangers
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Windows DefenderMcAfee
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