Microsoft Defender app is now available on many platforms including iOS and Android!

Due to the global surge of threats, Microsoft released another security app that centers on private individuals.

Overview of the Microsoft Defender app on PC

This app has an all-in-one dashboard for device security

The app is dubbed "Microsoft Defender for individuals" and this was created on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint technology which is said to give enterprise-level of security. It basically extends the protection already built into Windows Security.

Just note that Windows Security was also called Microsoft Defender before so it may be confusing for some.

The app joins a wide set of security products and services as the newest member of Microsoft Defender solutions.  Microsoft's Corporate VP of Security, Compliance, Identity, and Management Vasu Jakkal highlights its importance on a corporate blog,

Today's sophisticated cyber threats require a modern approach to security. And this doesn't apply only to enterprises or government entities—in recent years we’ve seen attacks increase exponentially against individuals. There are 921 password attacks every second. We've seen ransomware threats extending beyond their usual targets to go after small businesses and families. And we know, as bad actors become more and more sophisticated, we need to increase our personal defenses as well.

This means Microsoft Defender for Individuals app will focus on serving families and groups of individuals using multiple devices at home. Indeed, apart from Windows PCs, it also covers a wide variety of devices that are often using different protection. As such, Microsoft launched the product’s apps for various device operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

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 defines the Microsoft Defender app as simplified online security that brings multiple protections together into a single dashboard. Jakal also noted that it provides online protection across the devices that individuals and their family members are using.

Aside from that, the app suggests tips and recommendations for boosting their protection further. Reportedly, as an individual's digital footprint grows by adding family members and devices, the Microsoft Defender grows with them and keeps their defenses up-to-date using trusted technology.

CVP Jakal also explained that people often resort to several security products, leading to more problems. Through the app, they can just use a central dashboard to view the security status of your family members' devices.

Security alerts for PCs and Android phones

The app also allows users to check the devices' current antivirus protections (e.g.Norton, MacAfee)  while offering antivirus and anti-phishing protection for data and devices. It also delivers instant security alerts, resolution strategies, and security-related expert tips.

According to Microsoft, it plans to further bump up its sets of capabilities in the future by including more features, such as identity theft protection and secure online connection.

The Microsoft Defender app is now available to Microsoft 365 subscribers beginning today, across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

You may click here if you want to download the app on your laptop or PC.

Source: Microsoft