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Windows 10 antivirus is not a security threat, Microsoft says

Microsoft has denied claims that its home-built Windows 10 antivirus could be putting users at risk from online attack.Doubts had been raised over the security of Windows Defender after Microsoft announced a new feature for the platform that would allow it to download files via the command line.Do I need an antivirus program in Windows…

Microsoft has denied claims that its home-built Windows 10 antivirus could be putting users at risk from online attack.

Doubts had been raised over the security of Windows Defender after Microsoft announced a new feature for the platform that would allow it to download files via the command line.

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