If you are confused about what Antivirus protection is provided by Windows, don’t
feel bad. Microsoft has changed its strategy and product name several times
over the years. For Windows 7 they bundled an Antivirus system
with a package of applications called Windows Essentials that you installed
separate from the operating system.
With Windows 8 the antivirus comes with installation, but has been
renamed Windows Defender. If that sounds familiar, Windows Defender is also the
name of an antispyware program Microsoft offers for older versions of Windows.
Now that we have that cleared
up, is it the right protection for you? Well, before you answer that you should
ask yourself, “how seriously do I take internet security?”
Windows Defender is intended to
provide a minimum amount of protection for Windows users that would not
otherwise use antivirus, either because of the cost or a lack of
understanding of the threats. In fact, it will automatically uninstall if
you install a third party security suite.
There are thousands of new
viruses and other malware being launched into the world every day by bad
guys who want to control your computer and rip you off. They can destroy
your data, steal your files and capture your login credentials to networks and
web sites. They will drain bank accounts and run up victim’s credit cards.
Can
you risk being a victim?
Windows Defender uses a standard
blacklist system that compares files to a list of known malware to identify
threats. That will catch most, but not all threats. It requires that a threat
is identified, diagnosed and the list updated. Unlike other security
systems, Windows Defender does not include intrusion detection or a sandbox for
safely running questionable programs.
Without a sandbox you will
always be vulnerable to zero day exploits, previously unknown security flaws in
popular web software that are exploited by hackers for nefarious ends. Java,
Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash have all had numerous zero day exploits over
the past few years that require you to have the latest patch. This has become
so serious that many people recommend only running your browser in a sandbox.
Why
do you buy internet security?
To be secure, of course.
It’s really about your peace of mind.
Bitdefender is the ONLY internet
security system that comes with a warranty. That makes it the only one
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