Welcome to the tag category page for Antivirus software!
VirusTotal is a web-based service that analyzes suspicious files, URLs, domains, and IP addresses to detect malware and other types of threats. It was created by Spanish security company Hispasec Sistemas and acquired by Google in 2012. It automatically shares the results with the security community. Users can submit files, URLs, domains, or IP addresses to VirusTotal to have them scanned by multiple antivirus engines. VirusTotal also has a mobile app to check applications installed on Android devices. However, it is not recommended to use VirusTotal to check whether an attachment is malicious, as the results are not conclusive and may breach confidentiality. Researchers have found that VirusTotal can also be used by hackers to collect stolen credentials. Nonetheless, VirusTotal can be useful in detecting malicious content and identifying false positives.
Microsoft Defender is an anti-malware software developed by Microsoft that offers comprehensive threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities for everyone. It helps individuals and families protect their devices and online identities with malware protection, real-time monitoring, and more. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is available for free on computers running Windows and offers basic virus protection software, although a third-party antivirus or anti-malware software may be more comprehensive. It was first released as a free anti-spyware program for Windows XP and has since evolved into a full antivirus program, replacing Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 8 and later versions. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is another cloud-powered endpoint security resource that helps stop attacks and evolves defenses. Windows Security, which includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus, protects your Windows device and data against viruses, ransomware, trojans, and other malware unless a non-Microsoft Antivirus is active.
