Microsoft launches Windows Defender Hub for W10

[Dirk41]

Called Windows Defender Hub, the application is available in the Store with a free license and works exclusively on PCs - a universal app doesn’t make much sense since Windows Defender is specifically aimed at desktop computers.

Windows Defender Hub isn’t a super exciting app, but more of a companion app for Windows Defender, bringing you needs and features to check system security status and to control Windows Defender.

There are also tips that help improve the security of the computer, as well as blog posts published by Microsoft on the official blogs.

“Help protect your device with the antimalware protection built in to Windows 10. It’s already on your device! There’s nothing to buy, no subscriptions, and no nagware,” the description of the app reads.

“Windows Defender Hub gives you access to Windows Defender, so you can easily check your protection status or scan your device. Windows Defender Hub also brings you articles from Microsoft about malware and viruses and the latest security trends, even if you use another antivirus program.”


Full article : Microsoft Launches Windows Defender Hub for Windows 10

 

[Ink]

Similar to those My Kaspersky or ESET UWP apps that security news and updates about their products.

Can't use WStore since it gives me an error when attempting to Get Apps.

 

[Dirk41]

Still not tried here.

I have a doubt : can defender scan the store ?

 

[DJ Panda]

Not to shabby installed it with no problems. Avast hardened mode doesn't like it because it's new. Good basic reads. I have basic scanning and the rest of it enabled (using Avast as my main AV) Sadly, too many people are paranoid about Windows 10 "spying" so they probably keep all of it disabled.

 

[Fritz]

Not to shabby installed it with no problems. […]

So they got around to make a frontend that actually allows you to control one of their products. Shock and awe. Although, a trouble-free installation is worth a mention, considering it's made from Microsoft developers for Windows systems. Heck, they might even check updates before delivery in the future.

[…] Sadly, too many people are paranoid about Windows 10 "spying" so they probably keep all of it disabled.

Luckily, a few people still refuse to succumb to Microsoft's whims and live in a glass house. Don't fret, though—you're with the majority and that'll enable M$ to go all out and include those "features" in a way they can't be disabled by the rest of us in short time. The outcry should be small enough not to bother you.

 

[Dirk41]

Defender first !

 

[jamescv7]

Not bad, but seems few users are interested in that type of program.

Nowadays many rely instead through different news and blogs found in the internet within single click.

 

[Malware Person]

an interesting addition to Windows Defender!