ZDNET tested the best antivirus software on the market that supports multiple operating systems, VPNS, and robust protection.

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Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender A look back at the history of Defender. Defender originated from software developed by Giant, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004.

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Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2025? Why Microsoft's built-in virus scanner is probably good enough (and why you might still look elsewhere). By Jared Newman.

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Norton AntiVirus Plus is a feature-rich antivirus for Windows, and Norton AntiVirus Plus for Mac goes well beyond antivirus basics. The independent labs verify its effectiveness—both AV-Test and ...

Another big area of Windows that uses kernel-level drivers is anti-cheating engines for games. Microsoft has been speaking ...