Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

A: Windows Defender Antivirus (known simply as Windows Defender in the past) is a fully capable means of antivirus protection for Windows PCs. Is it a replacement for other free versions of threat ...

Bitdefender has long been one of the most popular antivirus tools, protecting more than 500 million users around the globe. In recent years, Bitdefender launched additional security tools to protect ...

Both Avast and Bitdefender originally built their reputations on their high-quality, free solutions. Even though they've both grown into professional-grade security companies, they still offer ...

Having some sort of antimalware protection is a must on Windows PCs, but if you're trying to pick between Bitdefender and McAfee, Consumer Reports may help.

Antivirus software is simply essential, but if you've upgraded to Windows 11, the built-in security suite might be good enough on its own. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included for free as part of ...

Bitdefender and Webroot are both Editors' Choice winners for antivirus, but they have very different approaches to detecting and deflecting malware. We take a closer look at these two top picks to see ...

Bitdefender provides continuous real-time protection to ensure your personal information stays safe. With scheduled background scanning, you can trust this software to stave off scams and keep both ...

The Microsoft Defender antivirus product built into Windows 10 and 11 is generally good enough at detecting and removing malware that most people don’t need to pay for a separate antivirus product.

Bitdefender is known for strong, lightweight protection. This review examines how its free and paid plans perform in daily use, from Wi-Fi to work files.

Microsoft might see the Mac as a threat to its Windows platform, but that won’t stop it from protecting macOS users. The company’s Defender anti-virus software, previously a Windows exclusive, has ...

Earlier this week, the always informative Bleeping Computer reported that an update to Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 users meant it could itself be used to download malware files. So, ...