Windows 10 protection

Question

I have Microsoft Office and with that comes Defender. Does that help protect my PC Windows 10?

Answer 1

Yes. On a Windows 10 PC, Microsoft Defender Antivirus (part of Windows Security) provides built-in, ongoing protection against viruses, malware, and other threats, and it is kept up to date automatically through Windows Update.

An Office/Microsoft 365 subscription complements this protection:

• Microsoft Defender Antivirus protects the Windows 10 device itself from software threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware.
• Office 365 (Microsoft 365) adds anti-malware, anti-spam, and anti-phishing protection for email and files, and OneDrive gives cloud storage with features like ransomware protection and recovery.

Together, using Windows Security (Defender Antivirus) on Windows 10 plus Microsoft 365 services helps protect both the device and data (email, files, and cloud storage).

For best protection on Windows 10:

• Keep Windows and Windows Security updated via Windows Update.
• Ensure Windows Security (Defender Antivirus) is turned on.
• Consider storing important files in OneDrive for ransomware detection and recovery.

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References:

• Help protect my device with Windows Security
• Protect your PC from ransomware
• Protect my PC from viruses
• Better together: Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Office 365