Kaspersky complained that Microsoft had, since Windows 10, cut its compatibility timeframe for AV vendors from months to weeks. Microsoft will extend that period as of the Fall Creators Update.

If, like 500 million others, you’re on Windows 10, you already have Windows Defender built in. Microsoft’s own tool does a pretty good job of keeping computers free of nasty viruses and doesn ...

Microsoft's latest security report makes a case for why Windows 10's Defender fallback is right for end-user security. Microsoft recently settled a fight with Russian antivirus (AV) vendor ...

PC Matic offers Windows 10 antivirus protection that blocks spyware, ransomware, viruses, adware, and zero-day attacks. It also has an automated whitelist feature to keep your computer safer.

Avast Free Antivirus gets high marks from our testers for its ability to stop threats against Windows computers. AVG Antivirus Free , Kaspersky Security Cloud Free , and Bitdefender Antivirus Free ...

Free Anti-hacker software for Windows 11/10. Understand one thing – there is no such thing as anti-hacking software. However, the use of these free software can help protect your computer from ...

So, having established the need for an antivirus on Windows 10 – and elsewhere, we’ve addressed the broader question of whether antivirus software is necessary at all in 2020 (the answer being ...

Editor's note: Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows used to appear on this list. ... and worms, then free Windows 10 antivirus from any reputable provider will keep you protected.