- Sep 2, 2021
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Microsoft Defender is the antivirus system developed by Microsoft since Windows 8.
Formerly called Windows Defender (and Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7 and even Windows Live OneCare before that! ) Windows antivirus has never shone.
But since Windows 10, Microsoft has bounced back to become a very popular antivirus.
On Windows 11, Microsoft has included SAC (Smart App Control), which blocks unknown applications (like Avast's Hardened Mode) as well as a few risky actions.
Let's see if Microsoft keeps its promises.
\!/ Microsoft Defender is set to default!
User interface :
The Microsoft Defender Security Center interface is very simple to use and easy to find.
Since it's a major security brick, it's got it all (Firewall, Antivirus, Smart App Control, anti-ransomware protection with file recovery through OneDrive, Web filtering with SmartScreen, etc.).
Web protection: 12/12
Microsoft Defender blocks all malicious links and downloads.
Note that I did this test via Microsoft Edge to stay on the Microsoft eco-system... There is, however, an extension called Microsoft Defender Browser Protection for Chrome.
Fake crack : 1/1
During launch, we can see that SAC prevents malware from being launched.
But after execution, Microsoft Defender also removes the files. There's good consistency.
Malware Pack : Remaining 7 files out of 152.
Microsoft Defender is very efficient at detecting malware.
Smart App Control also protects and makes up for the mistakes made by Microsoft Defender by blocking malware that was in .MSI files.
However, 2 pieces of malware managed to install themselves (StrRat in Java and AlteraAgent, which is signed).
The machine can be disinfected.
Final scan :
Microsoft : 0
NPE : 0
MBAM : 0
KVRT : 2
Final opinion:
Microsoft provides excellent protection.
Microsoft Defender has made great strides over the years to become a high-performance antivirus.
Smart App Control adds extra protection and can block malware.
However, Smart App Control will be totally ineffective on malware with a valid signature and on Java/VBS/JS attacks. It will be Microsoft Defender's job to block the file.
Recommended protection.
Formerly called Windows Defender (and Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7 and even Windows Live OneCare before that! ) Windows antivirus has never shone.
But since Windows 10, Microsoft has bounced back to become a very popular antivirus.
On Windows 11, Microsoft has included SAC (Smart App Control), which blocks unknown applications (like Avast's Hardened Mode) as well as a few risky actions.
Let's see if Microsoft keeps its promises.
\!/ Microsoft Defender is set to default!
User interface :
The Microsoft Defender Security Center interface is very simple to use and easy to find.
Since it's a major security brick, it's got it all (Firewall, Antivirus, Smart App Control, anti-ransomware protection with file recovery through OneDrive, Web filtering with SmartScreen, etc.).
Web protection: 12/12
Microsoft Defender blocks all malicious links and downloads.
Note that I did this test via Microsoft Edge to stay on the Microsoft eco-system... There is, however, an extension called Microsoft Defender Browser Protection for Chrome.
Fake crack : 1/1
During launch, we can see that SAC prevents malware from being launched.
But after execution, Microsoft Defender also removes the files. There's good consistency.
Malware Pack : Remaining 7 files out of 152.
Microsoft Defender is very efficient at detecting malware.
Smart App Control also protects and makes up for the mistakes made by Microsoft Defender by blocking malware that was in .MSI files.
However, 2 pieces of malware managed to install themselves (StrRat in Java and AlteraAgent, which is signed).
The machine can be disinfected.
Final scan :
Microsoft : 0
NPE : 0
MBAM : 0
KVRT : 2
Final opinion:
Microsoft provides excellent protection.
Microsoft Defender has made great strides over the years to become a high-performance antivirus.
Smart App Control adds extra protection and can block malware.
However, Smart App Control will be totally ineffective on malware with a valid signature and on Java/VBS/JS attacks. It will be Microsoft Defender's job to block the file.
Recommended protection.
Say it isn't so. Think of that tight integration into the OS as well, less bugs/vulnerabilities added and more stability. What a concept you have demonstrated here today.
