After a poor showing in the last AV-TEST results, Microsoft Defender has once again managed to fare much better. Curiously, this coincides with the test bed moving back to Windows 10 from 11.

AV-TEST, which tests and ranks antivirus solutions, has conducted its first Windows 11-based security test. However, Defender, despite all of Microsoft's touting, has managed to come in last place.

Microsoft Defender is the default antivirus software that comes pre-installed on Windows computers. It is a free and effective antivirus program that can protect your computer from malware and other ...