The just-released beta of Microsoft Security Essentials is a solid, free tool that protects against malware while taking up few system resources and staying out of your way as much as possible. This ...

Microsoft’s free security software passed a preliminary antivirus exam with flying colors, an independent testing company said today. AV-Test GmbH tested Windows Security Essentials, the free software ...

The importance of anti-virus programs in safeguarding our digital experiences cannot be overstated, especially when our lives are connected to the internet more than ever. The online world has become ...

Microsoft’s latest addition to its fleet of free applications, Security Essentials, is smaller, fast and efficient, but doesn’t offer the wider range of features that security suites do. The ...