MicrosoftThe database updates are only part of the system.
It is unclear whether the "engine" (the antivirus program) will receive any updates or fixes - the published statement makes no claim either way. The other major element is the cloud service component - will this provide the same level of diagnostics and protection as previously?
Antivirus testing has noted that Defender performs well when it has access to an internet connection for additional diagnostic input - but suffers if the cloud services are unavailable. And secondly if Defender only gets database updates but no program updates then the antivirus engine will remain stuck at its current removal and cleanup capabilities. Detections may get updates but the active program code will remain stuck in 2025 and so fall further behind current Win11 Defender abilities. Any info on these additional Defender components?
