

This is specifically to get past antivirus programs.


88% of all phishing emails use malicious links, and not file attachments, to deliver malware. One of the most important safeguards against malware and viruses is web protection – also known as DNS filtering. What is Windows Defender Lacking? Web Protection Overall scores show there is still some room for improvement, and it may not be enough to completely protect your PC.

Overall scores for the software when it comes to protection, performance and usability were: It received a perfect 100% score (industry average is 98.4%).įor detection of widespread and prevalent malware discovered over the last 4 weeks, Windows Defender matched the industry average of 100%.īusiness antivirus scores were just as high, with Windows Defender also receiving perfect scores of 100% in each category. Scores as of April 2020 showed that Windows Defender performance was above industry average for protection against 0-day malware attacks. When compared with other antivirus programs, how does Windows Defender stack up in testing? Pretty well, it turns out according to testing by AV-Test. Advancements like the ability to protect folders to keep malicious programs from making unauthorized changes help stop fast-moving attacks like ransomware. The capabilities are on par with other antivirus programs that continually scan your computer for malware.
