Microsoft Edge doesn’t support any web-based antivirus as of the moment and we would appreciate if you will send this concern to Feedback hub in your Windows 10 so that we could raise this to our team. Let us know if you need further assistance.
Is Microsoft Edge a Secure Browser?
Browser security is important for all internet users, especially considering that a secure browser is one of the major lines of defense against computer malware and malicious websites. Microsoft’s Edge’s security provides some food for thought. Edge sends identifiers that can be used to link requests (and associated IP address/location).
What is Microsoft Edge Windows Defender SmartScreen 2?
Microsoft Edge Windows Defender Smart. Screen 2 is built into Microsoft Edge which helps keep you protected from malicious websites and downloads. Windows lets you set family-protection controls for Windows 10 and Xbox devices, including website access, time limits on devices, and which apps and games can be seen or purchased.
Does Windows 10 have anti-virus software?
I understand your concern about Windows Security. Windows 10 has its own anti-virus software called Windows Security and Windows Defender Firewall. These are features of Windows 10 which means they are installed together with Windows 10.
When we were reading we ran into the question “Is Windows Defender a good antivirus?”.
Windows Defender offers some decent cybersecurity protection, but it’s nowhere near as good as most premium antivirus software. If you’re just looking for basic cybersecurity protection, then Microsoft’s Windows Defender is fine.
Does Microsoft Edge work on Linux?
Microsoft has even promised Edge for Linux in the future. The new Edge browser contains many of the features found in Google Chrome such as working with Chrome extensions and features found in the older Edge browser such as several major security enhancements that help protect users from web-based attacks created against Windows.