Windows Defender is a built-in anti virous program for Windows operating system.
It helps protect our computer against viruses, spyware and other malicious software.
Windows Defender runs in the background and provides real-time protection by scanning files and monitoring your computer’s activities.
It also includes features such as firewall protection, network protection and browser protection.
It can be accessed through the Windows Security app to perform scans, view threat history and configure settings.
Protecting against malware
Blocking malicious websites and prevent us from accidentally downloading malware or viruses.
Scanning email attachments for viruses and malware.
Blocking potentially unwanted applications to potentially unwanted applications. These are programs that may not be malicious but may prevent from unwanted behaviour on our computer.
Configure firewall settings to protect our computer from unauthorized access.