Defender - SpyNet

In Defender programs are classified as spyware or not. The information for any submitted programs by the users of the product are available to all users. It is displayed as a graph that shows the percentage of people who have allowed, blocked, or removed a particular program. This method of spyware classification allows even the most uncommon software spyware to be categorised from people who have sent in information about a particular software.

To be part of the reporting system.

• Open Defender and left click on Tools
• Then click Microsoft SpyNet
• Select the level of participation that you want by clicking Join with a basic membership or Join with an advanced membership, and then click Save.

I would take time and read through each membership plan to decide which one would be most fitting for the level you want to be involved. Take note of the privacy statement. This is where most people are the most concerned.