New Update Microsoft Defender launches on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android - The Verge

[amirr]

Microsoft Defender launches on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

Microsoft 365 subscribers get a new security dashboard.

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[Kiss]

I've never been a fan of Microsoft's antivirus, but I confess that soon there will be no need to use third-party antivirus anymore, I said in brief, I still think it needs to improve, it's still below the main names in the security market

 

[Trooper]

Microsoft Defender launches on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

Microsoft 365 subscribers get a new security dashboard.

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Anyone from MT plan on using this?

 

[amirr]

Anyone from MT plan on using this?

I do have Microsoft 365 Personal, and will use it on my Nokia G20 phone.

 

[ForgottenSeer 95367]

So you got to subscribe to Office 365. Office standalone price does not include it, and there looks to be no add-on subscription for MS Defender iOS or Android.

Curious to see reviews of Microsoft Defender on iOS.

 

[amirr]

So you got to subscribe to Office 365. Office standalone price does not include it, and there looks to be no add-on subscription for MS Defender iOS or Android.

Curious to see reviews of Microsoft Defender on iOS.

"On iOS and iPadOS, for example, there’s no antivirus protection, and the app offers some web phishing protections instead alongside a dashboard that includes alerts for other devices."

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

New cloud-based Microsoft Defender for home now generally available

Microsoft has announced today the general availability of Microsoft Defender for Individuals, the company's new security solution for personal phones and computers.

This new cross-device security solution is available for all Microsoft 365 customers with Personal ($6.99/month) or Family ($9.99/month) subscriptions starting today.

First unveiled for Windows 11 Insiders in March, Defender for Individuals provides malware and phishing protection for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android mobile and desktop devices.

It is designed to work as a central dashboard from which you can monitor the security status of your family members' devices.

Defender for Individuals also provides safety alerts and recommendations, including real-time warnings about device security changes and suggestions on keeping data and devices secure.

Microsoft says the malware protection feature is only available on Windows, macOS, and Android phones. In contrast, web protection is available on iOS and Android phones (on Windows, web protection is provided by the built-in Windows Security solution).

"It was built on our Microsoft Defender for Endpoint technology, leveraging the same trusted security that enterprises rely on," said Vasu Jakkal, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for Security, Compliance, Identity, and Management.

"It joins our comprehensive set of security products and services as the newest member of our family of Microsoft Defender solutions and extends the protection already built into Windows Security."

New cloud-based Microsoft Defender for home now generally available

Microsoft has announced today the general availability of Microsoft Defender for individuals, the company's new security solution for personal phones and computers.

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Neowin coverage:

Microsoft Defender now available for individuals to protect their PCs and phones

Microsoft Defender is now available for individuals to protect their devices running iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS. License for personal usage is offered through Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

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Original MS blog post:

Making the world a safer place with Microsoft Defender for individuals - Microsoft Security Blog

Microsoft Defender for individuals helps people keep their families safer online with simplified cybersecurity and cross-platform online protection.

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[Soulbound]

Anyone from MT plan on using this?

yeah ill be forced because of work...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Anyone from MT plan on using this?

Trying it now on my laptop with Windows 11 and my android phone.

 

[Trooper]

Trying it now on my laptop with Windows 11 and my android phone.

Are there any advantages to it? I have Office 365 for family.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

They really should have marketed this better, many users are going to assume that there's a free version and paid version of Windows Defender. How many using WD are actually going to read the web page or documentation? It should be marketed as an add-on for 365 only, an AV dashboard, and call it a different name. And I'm not sure if this provides additional protection over MD, if so then aren't we going to a free/paid WD solution?

 

[oldschool]

And I'm not sure if this provides additional protection over MD, if so then aren't we going to a free/paid WD solution?

No. It's simply a management console as far as I know. Users have different feature/protection options depending on their OS platform, but indeed it is badly marketed.

 

[safetrend]

Trying it now on my laptop with Windows 11 and my android phone.

Do you have ease access for advacned setting? for example, things that configure through Hard configurator or defenderui

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft Defender for Individuals protects devices against malware and runs antivirus scans on connected devices continuously. Microsoft notes in a footnote that malware protection is not available on Windows and iOS devices, if a security solution is installed already.

The security solution informs users in real-time about security changes, for instance, when threats are detected on connected devices.

Microsoft 365 subscribers may download Microsoft Defender for Individuals from the Microsoft 365 website. Downloads are provided for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. All download links redirect to the relevant Store locations, e.g., Google Play for the Android download, or the Microsoft Store for the Microsoft Defender for Windows store.

Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Security, Compliance, Identity, and Management, confirms that new security features will become available in the future.

Microsoft Defender for Android, Apple iOS and macOS, and Windows now available - gHacks Tech News

Microsoft Defender, the default security application on Windows, is now available as a standalone solution.

www.ghacks.net

 

[WhiteMouse]

I'm kind of disaapointed because they released it in this state. It's nothing but a management console. Security features on mobile are only useful if you are not using Microsoft Edge.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Are there any advantages to it? I have Office 365 for family.

At the moment the only advantage I see is an overview of the security status of all your devices.
There is no access to any of the advanced settings like provided by ConfigureDefender or DefenderUI.

It does provide real time protection on your Android phone.

So instead of using Bitdefender Free or the built-in McAfee from Samsung I now have web protection on my Android phone.
I hope the android version will be tested by the labs, to see what protection it really offers.

But it's still early days... new security features will become available in the future... they said...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

From How-To-Geek:

The app probably won’t be too helpful for most people, at least in its current form, given that each supported platform already has its own built-in suite of security tools. Google Play Protect on Android already scans installed apps for dangerous code, while Apple has Gatekeeper and XProtect on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Still, it’s free to Microsoft 365 subscribers, and Microsoft hopes the dashboard view might be helpful for families to check multiple devices for potential security problems at once.

Microsoft is also planning to continue updating the Defender apps with new features. The company said in a blog post, “As we look forward, we will continue to bring more protections together under a single dashboard, including features like identity theft protection and secure online connection. Microsoft Defender is simplified online security that grows with you and your family to help keep you safe.”

Microsoft Defender Expands to Mac, iPhone, and Android

Microsoft Defender (previously Windows Defender) has been around for years, but mainly as a Windows anti-malware tool. Now a more feature-packed version is available on more platforms for Microsoft 365 subscribers.

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