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Re:Avast profits through sales of users’ web browsing habits by Agenttin on Tuesday December 10, 2019 @09:48AM (#21752931)
Microsoft bought Windows Defender. It used to be a paid antivirus.

> Windows Defender was initially based on GIANT AntiSpyware, formerly developed by GIANT Company Software, Inc. The company's acquisition was announced by Microsoft on December 16, 2004.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender#History

I've been using it exclusively for a decade.

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Re:Avast profits through sales of users’ web browsing habits by davidhyde on Tuesday December 10, 2019 @10:28AM (#21753325)
Wow, I didn't know that. Thanks!
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