Consumer guidance: Microsoft Defender scores top marks in AV-Test, questioning need for paid Windows antivirus in 2026
A Brazilian consumer-tech article argues that most Windows 11 users no longer need a paid antivirus, because Microsoft Defender reached the maximum score in the July-August 2026 AV-Test evaluation. It reportedly detected 100% of real-world attacks and widespread malware, against industry averages of 99.9% and 100%. The article notes that …