If you’re looking for a low-cost, easy-to-use security, you won’t beat the suite that comes built into Windows 10 and 11. It’s also known as Windows Security or Microsoft Defender, and it combines antivirus protection with an firewall, device monitoring, kid protection (you can set permissions to what your children can do online), and other features.
Apart from the standard malware detection, neutralization and prevention capabilities, it also comes with an anti-phishing password manager and a password manager tools. Its firewall is able to monitor all connections, both inbound and outbound and even Wi-Fi networks. It also comes with an advanced menu that allows you to view specific information about suspicious connections, which is an excellent feature.
In our tests, the software did a good enough job blocking the majority of fake websites and dangerous downloads. The reputation-based protection system it uses is a huge see this database online to assign websites and apps reputation scores. Programs that have low scores are automatically removed. In addition to this it also provides security against exploits to guard against attacks that try to change your computer’s settings.
It’s good generally, but it doesn’t have the malware detection rates that standalone competitors such as Norton and Bitdefender do. While it does come with a password manager, it doesn’t include other valuable extras like a PC optimizer or a VPN. The customer support options are vast. There is a large community of users with comprehensive FAQs and forums as well as a variety of ways to reach an expert in tech via live chat or email.