Microsoft admits disabling anti-virus software for Windows 10 users – BBC News

Microsoft has admitted to disabling anti-virus software, but only as part of updating Windows 10Microsoft has admitted that it does temporarily disable anti-virus software on Windows PCs, following an competition complaint to the European Commission by a security company.In early June, Kaspersky Lab filed the complaint against Microsoft.The security company claims the software giant is abusing its market dominance by steering users to its own anti-virus software.Microsoft says it implemented defences to keep Windows 10 users secure.Detection ratesIn an extensive blog post that does not directly address Kaspersky or its claims, Microsoft says it bundles the Windows Defender Antivirus with Windows 10 to ensure that every single device is protected from viruses and malware.”We built Windows Defender Antivirus to make a promise to our customers that every Windows 10 device always has protection from viruses and malware… our test results are among the top of security industry leaders, including recent real-world testing where Windows Defender Antivirus scored over 99% detection rates,” writes Rob Lefferts, a partner director of the Windows and Devices group in enterprise and security at Microsoft.

Källa: Microsoft admits disabling anti-virus software for Windows 10 users – BBC News