Not all versions of windows defender work against wannacry

The WannaCry ransomware attack has been gradually losing strength. Despite this, they continue to generate headlines. This attack has been a good way to see how prepared we are for such an attack.

It is of great importance to be protected against such an attack. Since the origin of the attack, Windows Defender has emerged as an important protection for users. Now, it seems that it is not as safe as it should be.

Windows Defender does not protect Windows 7

Microsoft has stated at all times that Windows Defender is the best tool to be protected. The problem turns out not to be. At least, it's not for all versions of Windows. Apparently, Windows 7 users are not as protected with Windows Defender. Where is the problem?

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Windows Defender is not considered an antivirus in Windows 7. It is a tool to detect spyware. Therefore, although it is a useful tool, it is not capable of detecting and neutralizing a threat like WannaCry in its initial phase. Undoubtedly something worrisome for Windows 7 users. In this way they are remarkably unprotected. In later versions, Defender is considered an antivirus, it went on to achieve that level with Windows 8.

If you are a Windows 7 user, you must bet on a third-party antivirus in order to be protected against dangers like WannaCry. In addition to using the security patches released by Microsoft, which manage to neutralize the ransomware attack. Do you use Windows 7? What do you think that Windows Defender does not serve as protection?