

Moreover, Microsoft also updates its Windows Defender utility frequently with new data definitions (virus signatures) to keep the latest and more potent threats at bay. Windows Defender is an anti-malware program that is built right into the Windows OS- meaning lower consumption of CPU resources and adequate protection against malware. Keeping that in mind, Microsoft has released Windows Defender with the release of Windows 8. Real-time detection of unknown and malicious files, and protecting your computer from such harmful viruses and other malware programs becomes a necessity in today’s always-connected world. Nowadays, new and powerful malware variants such as the ransomware, spyware, keyloggers, and various new forms of malware have become more of a problem for individuals and businesses alike.

Gone are the days when there was only a handful of malicious programs such as viruses. In today’s digital world, malware and cyber attacks have become ubiquitous.
