Bit-Tech

Windows Defender tops AV-Test benchmarks

Independent security testing outfit AV-Test has officially ranked Microsoft's free Windows Defender anti-virus software as the best around, a distinct departure from its bottom-of-the-table results at ...
Neowin

After all the Windows 11 security touting, Microsoft Defender comes last in AV-TEST's result0 0

Ever since Windows 11 came out, Microsoft has made a big fuss over why its new operating system is the most secure Windows OS ever. The company constantly nudges users who are on older Windows ...
Neowin

Move back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 sees Defender do well again in AV-TEST's results0 0

Microsoft Defender had one of the rare moments of not being at the best in AV-TEST's previous result. The product suffered a heavy defeat and came in last place. This is the opposite of what typically ...
GIGAZINE

As a result of the test that the Windows standard security software 'Microsoft Defender' has too high a system load, which one is the best security software?

AV-TEST, an organization that evaluates antivirus software, has announced test results comparing the accuracy and performance of products from 18 popular antivirus software makers such as Avast, AVG, ...
Forbes

Hackers Bypass Windows Defender Security — What You Need To Know

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...