What is the difference between Windows Defender and Microsoft 365 Personal Defender protection?

Question

I can't buy the Windows Defender package within Microsoft 365

Does Windows Defender give me excellent free protection for Windows 11 latest version

Does it protect my information and take care of me against ransomware or is it not responsible for protecting me and exposing me to any harm?

Answer 1

Hello,

 

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

The protection capabilities of Windows Defender

1. Windows Defender is turned on by default in Windows 11, which means you don't need to install any additional software to get basic antivirus protection.

Defender provides real-time protection that can monitor and block malware from running, ensuring the security of your system.

2. Windows Defender has a dedicated ransomware protection feature that uses "control folder access" to restrict which apps can access specific folders.

By enabling this feature, you can prevent unauthorized applications from making changes to important files, which can help protect your data from ransomware attacks.

3. Windows Defender also integrates firewall and network protection features that can help protect you from malicious websites, phishing attacks, or other cyber threats.

It is automatically updated on a regular basis to ensure that you are protected against the latest security threats.

4. In general use, Windows Defender provides good protection against most common viruses and malware.

Microsoft regularly pushes updates to new security threats and vulnerabilities to enhance Defender's protections.

5. While Windows Defender has pretty good defenses, users need to be vigilant and follow security best practices, such as backing up your data regularly, not clicking on unknown links, and keeping your software updated.

 

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

 

Best regards，

Jill Zhou

 

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