Years ago, when it was called Essentials - the anti-virus SW by M$ - the question was raised here. It may have been me that asked it. But, the idea was that - since M$ makes the OS - then, in Theory - they are also the best ones to be able to Protect that OS from attacks. But, now you're saying just the opposite. However, I see what you mean. If there are flaws in the OS - and protection SW is based upon parts of the OS - then there will be flaws in the virus or malware protection.
However, even third party SW can have flaws in its SW! Right?
And - since this thread is bringing up issues w/Malware protection - and I had started another thread about malware - maybe its a good time to ask. What DO People use to protect against Malware? And, is MalWareBytes the best protection against MalWare??
-K-
On 12/8/2017 10:07 AM, Ken Dibble wrote:
Meanwhile, other links say this is an issue with the Windows "Malware Protection Engine"--Windows Defender.
The reason why Windows Defender isn't good enough is because it is manufactured by the same company that makes the OSes that it's supposed to protect. It is likely dependent on code in those OSes, and if there are flaws in that code, then there will be flaws in Windows Defender.
That is the explanation I give people when I am asked if they should rely on Windows Defender instead of using third-party malware protection.
Now I have actual data to back me up.
As I posted earlier I just use Sophos Home on everything and the kids laptops have them set up as kids in the Microsoft family settings. And they're all educated not to open anything that looks even vaguely suspect.
However, even third party SW can have flaws in its SW! Right?
As I said in the other thread on this topic: Experts recommend that people should not rely on a single product, no matter who makes it, for anti-malware protection. Every product behaves differently and catches some threats while missing others. My statement in this thread was what I tell people when they ask me if they should just rely on Windows Defender.
Note that I also said in the other thread that you should have multiple products installed and use them for manual scans. You should only have ONE *real-time scanner* running at any given time.
Ken
And - since this thread is bringing up issues w/Malware protection - and I had started another thread about malware - maybe its a good time to ask. What DO People use to protect against Malware? And, is MalWareBytes the best protection against MalWare??
-K-
On 12/8/2017 10:07 AM, Ken Dibble wrote:
Meanwhile, other links say this is an issue with the Windows "Malware Protection Engine"--Windows Defender.
The reason why Windows Defender isn't good enough is because it is manufactured by the same company that makes the OSes that it's supposed to protect. It is likely dependent on code in those OSes, and if there are flaws in that code, then there will be flaws in Windows Defender.
That is the explanation I give people when I am asked if they should rely on Windows Defender instead of using third-party malware protection.
Now I have actual data to back me up.
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