Installing the free Microsoft Security Essentials will protect your system from malware—to a degree. But you'll get better protection from one of the other well-known free anti-malware products.

Microsoft Security Copilot is an AI-powered solution that boosts the efficiency of security defenders, improving outcomes at scale. If you are setting up an environment and want to make it secure, we ...

Microsoft’s latest addition to its fleet of free applications, Security Essentials, is smaller, fast and efficient, but doesn’t offer the wider range of features that security suites do. The ...

Microsoft has discovered a piece of malware masquerading as its Security Essentials software, which prompts users to call a tech-support scammer when active. The malware has been christened ...

Security software, often still called anti-virus programs, comes in a lot of varieties, but many users remain unaware that one of the best protectors is slim, calm and free from Microsoft. Microsoft ...

It was revealed that Microsoft will release a beta version of the free new anti-virus software "Microsoft Security Essentials". In addition, the anti-virus software "Windows Live OneCareIt is said ...

If using a Microsoft product gives you a warm, safe feeling you may consider relying on Microsoft Security Essentials for antivirus protection. The independent labs give it good ratings, for the most ...

The just-released beta of Microsoft Security Essentials is a solid, free tool that protects against malware while taking up few system resources and staying out of your way as much as possible. This ...