Should buy an antivirus or does Defender protect you?

Do you have to buy an antivirus, or is the free Defender good enough to protect you? Windows Defender has improved, but is it good enough to stop malware, viruses, and hackers on its own? We compare free vs. paid antivirus solutions, cover recent test results, and explain why some users may need more than what Defender offers. 📺 Chapters 0:00 Should you buy an antivirus or is Defender good enough 1:18 Who is responsible for your safety? 2:40 Do you need to buy an antivirus in 2025? 4:08 What is the difference between paid and free antivirus? 6:38 Why did Defender fail on the PC Security Channel? 7:57 TL;DR - Who should buy antivirus vs. use free Defender? 🔗 Next video: Keep Windows 10 safe after End of Life → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MegXMxyakoo SUBSCRIBE now to Liron Segev here: http://www.youtube.com/user/LironSegev?sub_confirmation=1 #TheTechieGuy Liron Segev, ThetechieGuy and YouTube strategist, "We cover everything from security and scams to How-tos, tips and tricks, and faster internet. I make tech simple for everyone to understand!" 🔒 How to protect yourself from scams 🔒 What are the best security and privacy apps and devices 🔒 How do you keep safe online 🔒 What are top 10 Windows tips 🧠 TL;DR: Windows Defender is solid for most users, but not everyone. Let’s find out if it’s right for you. 🙋‍♂️Who is Liron Segev? Liron Segev is TheTechieGuy at https://TheTechieGuy.com Liron Segev helps businesses turn YouTube into a powerful revenue channel. Over the last 10 years as a YouTube Growth Strategist, he's guided top Creators and Brands to expand their audience and influence through his proprietary framework. As proof of his methods, he grew his own tech channel past 1.1 million subscribers in a traditionally difficult niche by making complex topics simple to understand. He transforms companies' expertise into clear, engaging content that attracts new customers and positions them as trusted industry leaders. His straightforward approach focuses on what works. As a sought-after speaker and advisor, he partners with ambitious clients to create a sustainable platform presence that goes beyond vanity metrics to drive business authority and real revenue. If you are looking to grow your business, book a call with Liron Segev, YouTube Strategist, and turn YouTube into your lead generation engine: https://lironsegev.com/youtube-growth-strategy-session/?utm_campaign=ytdescription&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescription FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases