Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...