



A free version of Bitdefender for Windows offers computer scans and other antivirus features, as well as web protection against phishing and fraud. They include ransomware prevention, monitoring online purchases and web-based transactions, and protection against fraud and phishing all managed through an easy-to-use dashboard.Īntivirus Plus is only available for Windows, but there are similar versions of the antivirus program available for other operating systems like Mac and Android. Antivirus Plus is the company’s entry-level antivirus software offering, making it ideal for home users who lack technical skills and anyone who wants basic defense against threats.Īntivirus Plus offers an array of security-first features because viruses aren’t the only cybersecurity risks. The company has over 1,600 employees with offices all over the world.

In some instances Defender may need you to take some actions such as quarantining or removing the dangerous file or process.Bitdefender was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. If Defender finds malware on your device it'll block it, notify you, and try to remove the malware if it can. For more information see How to start a scan for malware in Microsoft Defender What if Defender finds malware? If you're concerned and want to have Microsoft Defender run a scan right now, you can do that by going to the Device protection page from the Microsoft Defender dashboard. If it spots something it will attempt to block it, and alert you so that you can take action if necessary. Microsoft Defender will also run quick scans of your device on a daily basis, in case anything manages to elude the real-time protection. Microsoft Defender's real-time anti-malware protection runs whenever your device is on, keeping an eye out for malicious activity. When you first set-up Microsoft Defender on your device we'll run an initial scan to make sure you're starting off clean. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware only on Windows, Mac, and Android.
