Windows Defender, according to Microsoft, has evolved too much in recent Windows builds. Of course tests by independent companies show it software always in the last positions. Microsoft, however, continues to tirelessly praise it. Today the company has published an in-depth analysis which details how it can block its super software, completely unknown malware.
Microsoft reports that Windows Defender takes only 10 seconds (maximum) to analyze one archive which is infected with malware even though it has never been released before. Microsoft's antivirus will not only protect that user, but will submit the infected sample to protect everyone using Windows Defender.
The company emphasizes that the Cloud it's what makes Windows Defender react so quickly and effectively in the event of some unknown malware software, explaining that while it inspects files for possible infections, it also prevents potential malicious behavior on the systems of all Cloud users.
As described in the infographic you can see below, when suspicious files are detected, they are subjected to the cloud for an in-depth analysis. Once the cloud determines that the file is unknown, it asks for further analysis.
The file is automatically uploaded to Microsoft's cloud systems which process it using the engineering learning.
Cloud then creates a signature and sends it to the client while the Windows 10 system blocks the file and the cloud begins to protect all other users of the operating system.
The whole process is completed in less than 10 seconds, and according to Microsoft offers complete protection as soon as the cloud resolution is activated by the "Settings" application.
“When enabled, Windows Defender AV locks suspicious files for 10 seconds beforehandchoice, while querying the Windows Defender Cloud AV protection service. Administrators can configure Windows Defender AV to extend the timeout period by up to one minute to give the cloud time to further analyze and apply additional techniques to detect new malware,” Microsoft says.
This feature is only available in the latest version of Windows 10 Creators Update, which will be released in September.