AV-TEST, which tests and ranks antivirus solutions, has conducted its first Windows 11-based security test. However, Defender, despite all of Microsoft's touting, has managed to come in last place.

After a poor showing in the last AV-TEST results, Microsoft Defender has once again managed to fare much better. Curiously, this coincides with the test bed moving back to Windows 10 from 11.

Microsoft Defender is the default antivirus software that comes pre-installed on Windows computers. It is a free and effective antivirus program that can protect your computer from malware and other ...