Windows Defender Is Becoming the Powerful Antivirus That Windows 10 Needs

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Secondmineboy, Jan 30, 2016.

  1. Krusty

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    Hi Martin,

    Thanks for confirming what I hoped was the case.

    Cheers!
     
  2. WildByDesign

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    Here is a superb .PDF that contains up to date (RS3 / 1709 / Fall Creators Update) which covers literally all Windows 10 security related details ("meat and potatoes") in one nice, though rather large, document.

    Link: https://opbuildstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/output-pdf-files/en-us/MSDN.win-threat-protection-VSTS/live.pdf


    :thumb:
     
  3. Macstorm

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    Holy cow! Yes, that's a large but rather interesting reading. Nice finding, thanks for sharing!
     
  4. Martin_C

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    You are welcome, Krusty. :)
     
  5. Martin_C

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    Great share, WildByDesign.
    Microsoft Docs are a goldmine of information. :thumb:
     
  6. alawyer

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    Are the features in this in Windows 10 enterprise available to home/pro users ?
     
  7. Macstorm

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    Paying for antivirus software is mostly BS

    http://mashable.com/2017/09/18/antivirus-software-free-paid.amp

     
  8. remco8264

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  10. Martin_C

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    Great share, @remco8264 :thumb:

    Fantastic insights in Windows 10 security.
    I have been enjoying the Microsoft Ignite sessions all week as they became available.
    And from your list, I see that several sessions that wasn't uploaded yet last time I looked, has now become available.

    Time to get a cup of coffee and a sandwich, and enjoy those sessions also. :)
     
  11. Macstorm

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  12. anon

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    Yes, I saw the replies on it!! :D
     
  13. Nanobot

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    Is it possible to apply the PUP registry tweak on the Windows 7 version of WD or it's only for W8 and above?
     
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    It is possible with Windows 7 and Microsoft Security Essentials, but the tweak is a different registry setting. You can find it HERE on my site.
     
  15. Martin_C

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    Nice, Thanks alot!
     
  17. anon

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    New "Illusion Gap" Attack Bypasses Windows Defender Scans
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...n-gap-attack-bypasses-windows-defender-scans/

     
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    I use Bitdefender Total Security 2018, I would always use a third party AV on my machine, I don't like Defender, and I don't trust it enough:)
     
  19. Martin_C

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    "Very"? With 13 FalsePositives? Are you serious? It is the highest value after F-Secure....
     
  21. Djigi

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    Symantec...:isay:

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  22. Martin_C

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    ^^^ That belongs to "AV-Comparatives: Malware Protection Test - September 2017"
    http://chart.av-comparatives.org/chart1.php?chart=chart9&year=2017&month=9&sort=1&zoom=4
    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/thr...tion-test-september-2017.397351/#post-2712654

    The link from Martin C and the post from Krond refers to "AV-Comparatives: Real-World Protection Test – September 2017"
    AV-Comparatives: Real-World Protection Test – September 2017
    http://chart.av-comparatives.org/chart1.php?chart=chart2&year=2017&month=9&sort=1&zoom=4
     
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    I'll still take any of the solutions to the left of it on those charts...
     
  25. Macstorm

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    I'd also add that I couldn't be happier with the official release of the W10 1703 CU, earlier today :thumb:
     
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