14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has officially announced Microsoft Defender for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices, only a few hours after the preview officially came to an end.
Microsoft Defender for individuals is therefore available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, and it comes with important security features that are supposed to add a new layer of protection to users out there.
For example, Microsoft Defender plays the role of a centralized dashboard that’s supposed to provide easy access to security protections not only on the local device but also for everyone in the family.
Then, the dashboard provides critical information on the security software running on the device, as Microsoft Defender plays nice with other antivirus solutions such as Norton and McAfee.
Preview version expired
Needless to say, it also offers malware protection, and Microsoft says the app will generate instant security alerts, resolution strategies, and expert tips.
“Microsoft Defender is simplified online security that meets you and your family where you are by bringing multiple protections together into a single dashboard. It provides online protection across the devices you and your family use. It offers tips and recommendations to strengthen your protection further. And, as you grow your digital footprint by adding family members and devices, Defender grows with you and keeps your defenses up-to-date using trusted technology,” the company explains.
“The expansion of our security portfolio with Microsoft Defender for individuals is the natural and exciting progression in our journey as a security company. The Microsoft Defender app is available to Microsoft 365 subscribers beginning today, across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It was shaped based on the thoughts and feedback from so many families and people who use our products, and we are so excited to have this available today.”
The preview version that was previously offered for testing has already expired, so it can no longer be used on the devices where it was installed.