Windows Defender dramatically improves antivirus protection scores

[Secondmineboy]

As we’ve reported in the past, Microsoft’s built-in Windows Defender antivirus capabilities haven’t exactly shined when it comes to industry evaluations. Test by the AV-Test Institute in Magdeburg, Germany, have shown Windows Defender to be rather underwhelming compared to competitive antivirus offerings. Fortunately, things might be changing, as PC Mag reports.

In a recent AV-Test, which showed a number of antivirus providers performing worse than in past tests, Windows Defender was one of only two solutions with improved scores. Microsoft’s score improved dramatically, going from a 9.5 score (below the certification cutoff) to a more competitive 14 points. While nowhere near industry-leading at this point, the jump pushes Windows Defender into a much more respectable position.


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Windows Defender dramatically improves antivirus protection scores

AV-Tests Report: AV-TEST – The Independent IT-Security Institute

 

[douglas duart]

I'm lost completely I have an error message stating

Browser browser has detected a new viral infection (auto-loading.trjn)

I don't know whats going on but I need help here ran scans , restarted even took out battery nothing is working

 

[OneDay]

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[marg]

Windows Defender...Right..! Good Luck..!

 

[jamescv7]

Its good to see that Microsoft can do it even though relies on basic techniques. However the boundary of being a baseline AV halts to improve more than we expect prior to respect on 3rd party competitors.

Still not a bad product at all.