Microsoft released Windows 11 earlier this week and people all over the world have been excitedly upgrading their operating systems. And thanks to several technical improvements, it’s no doubt the most secure version of Windows to date. However, just like every other operating system before it, it still needs a dedicated antivirus program installed to ensure that data and personal information are adequately protected.

What security improvements have been made in Windows 11?

Windows 11 — unlike previous versions before it — requires Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to be present. These two technologies significantly bolster Windows 11’s security compared to older versions.

TPM is a technology designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. It is a physical chip installed on a computer’s motherboard. The chip includes multiple security mechanisms that make it tamper-resistant.

Secure Boot is a feature in the latest Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). It can detect when certain programs and files are being tampered with by malware, and it can actively block them before they can infect the system.

Both TPM and Secure Boot offer unique ways of strengthening Windows 11’s security, but they offer no additional protection after Windows 11 has booted, meaning it is still wide open to conventional software-based attacks (viruses and other malware, for example). This means that an antivirus app is still absolutely necessary.

The best antivirus software for Windows 11 on the Microsoft Store

Trend Micro Maximum Security is the only antivirus software available on the Microsoft Store that features real-time scanning to provide complete protection against all forms of web threats.

Web Threat Protection is just one of the excellent features offered by Maximum Security. Here are some of the other things it does:

• Protects against all types of malware, including ransomware.
• Uses AI learning to provide advanced protection.
• Safeguards against internet and email scams.
• Trend Micro Pay Guard protects you when banking and shopping online.

Protects up to 5 devices on multiple operating systems (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Chromebook).

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