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Do you need antivirus on Windows 10?

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Are Windows viruses still a problem? Does Windows have good enough protection built-in? We answer all your questions about antivirus in 2021.
Viruses are still a huge problem in 2021. But it isn’t only viruses you should be worried about. Criminals want your personal information — your identity, your bank and credit card numbers — so they can take your money. And they’re doing this in ever more elaborate ways, from fake apps (with download links often shared on social media) to fake websites that look like real ones but steal your login details and personal information. Modern ‘antivirus’ software does a lot more than watch out blocking and removing viruses. The best should protect you and your data no matter what device you’re using, which is why it’s a great idea to pick a security suite that runs on your phone and tablet as well as your Windows 10 laptop and PC. Many packages now include a VPN service to give you extra security and privacy while you browse the web, and warn you if malware is trying to access your device’s camera and microphones. They also include password managers which remember all your logins so you can have different passwords for all your accounts. The latest feature being added is identity protection, which tends to monitor the dark web for your email addresses, passwords and other personal information, giving you an early heads-up that you need to take action. So, calling it antivirus or only considering how effective a suite’s antivirus engine is only a small part of the overall security you should be getting in 2021. What this all means is that you simply can’t afford not to have top-notch security software running on every Windows device you own. Windows is still the biggest target (with Android the other major one). It does indeed: Windows Defender. Windows has had virus protection for many years, and the latest iteration found in Windows 10 is the strongest it’s ever been. If your laptop or PC didn’t come with any other antivirus software pre-installed then Windows Defender will already be protecting your system. Given that Defender’s protection is just as good as the best antivirus software, you can relax in the knowledge it’s keeping your laptops and PCs safe. In AV-Test’s most recent report covering May and June 2021, Defender stopped 100% of ‘known’ viruses and also 100% of zero-day (unknown) attacks. Microsoft’s offering should also have the advantage of being baked into the OS, but in fact it has a higher drag factor when it comes to system resources, causing apps to load more slowly than if you ran a paid-for security product such as Norton 360.

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