Microsoft Defender: Security

Microsoft Defender: Security

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Microsoft Defender: Security for Your Family and Devices

Complete peace of mind for your digital life. Protect your identity, monitor your credit, and secure every device with professional-grade tools included in your Microsoft 365 subscription.

Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Category

Business

Downloads

4M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

52K+

Locales

33

Your Security at a Glance

Discover the interface used by 4M+ users.

Microsoft Defender app dashboard showing identity protection recommendations for family members and online threat monitoring

Microsoft Defender app dashboard showing identity protection recommendations for family members and online threat monitoring

Microsoft Defender mobile app interface for credit monitoring showing a credit score and a security alert

Microsoft Defender mobile app interface for credit monitoring showing a credit score and a security alert

Microsoft Defender dark web monitoring screen showing family identity protection

Microsoft Defender dark web monitoring screen showing family identity protection

Interface of Microsoft Defender showing security and protection status for multiple linked family devices including smartphones and computers

Interface of Microsoft Defender showing security and protection status for multiple linked family devices including smartphones and computers

Microsoft Defender dashboard showing a dark web identity alert and credit monitoring score

Microsoft Defender dashboard showing a dark web identity alert and credit monitoring score

Microsoft Defender app dashboard showing protected status and web security monitoring

Microsoft Defender app dashboard showing protected status and web security monitoring

Total Security for Your Family’s Digital World

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 4M+ users.

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Identity & Credit Monitoring

Keep your personal data safe with continuous dark web scanning and track your credit health with monthly Experian® reports and instant alerts.

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Unified Family Dashboard

Easily monitor the security status of your family’s phones and laptops in one central place, ensuring your loved ones are always protected.

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Identity Restoration Support

Gain peace of mind with up to $1M in identity theft insurance and 24/7 access to restoration experts to help you recover lost funds and information.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 4M+ people who love this app.

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"As a parent, keeping my kids safe online is a top priority. Microsoft Defender makes it so easy to monitor our family's devices in one place. The dark web alerts and identity protection give me peace of mind knowing we're covered, and since it's already included with our Microsoft 365 subscription, it's incredible value for our household."

Sarah Jenkins, Working Parent
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"I was looking for a serious security solution that wasn't overly complicated. The credit monitoring and identity theft insurance provide a level of protection that usually costs a fortune elsewhere. It's the perfect 'set and forget' app that secures my personal data and my devices without getting in the way of my daily work."

David Miller, Hybrid Professional

About the app

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Defender: Security.

Description

Microsoft Defender is an online security app for your personal life[1]and work [2]. Use Microsoft Defender for individuals[1] at home and on the go to stay safer online. Defender is an easy-to-use app that helps keep you and your family one step ahead of threats. Microsoft Defender for individuals is available exclusively with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. All-in-one security app Protect your personal identity, and devices against malicious threats with antivirus scanning[3], threat monitoring[4], multidevice alerts, and expert guidance. Manage your security in one place ▪ Check the security status of your family’s devices and identity[5]. ▪ Get threat alerts, notifications, and recommended steps across your devices. ▪ Receive security tips and take recommended actions to improve your online security. Safeguard your family’s personal information ▪ Threats to your identity and personal identifying information[4] are continuously scanned on the dark web. ▪ Get credit monitoring with timely alerts and monthly credit reports.[6] ▪ Call an identity theft restoration expert anytime day or night if you need help. ▪ Get identity insurance coverage, up to USD1 million, to help cover legal and expert fees associated with restoration. Insurance coverage includes up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds.[7] Trusted device and data protection ▪ Anti-phishing protection for your and your family’s devices against new and existing threats [3]. ▪ Continuously scans for harmful links before you click on them to help protect you from malicious threats.   Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Endpoint[2] is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution that helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks across platforms. 1. Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription required. Sign in with your Microsoft account. App is currently not available in certain Microsoft 365 Personal or Family regions. 2. If you are a member of a business or organization, login with your work or school email. Your school or business is required to have a valid license or subscription. 3. Does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices. 4. Feature is available in the United States and US territories. 5. A one-time parent or legal guardian verification is required to receive dark web threat alert details for children. If the organizer’s family member is under 13, consent is not required to create and/or monitor a child’s identity. Consent is required to create and/or monitor identity of family members over 13 years of age. 6. Feature available in the United States and US territories. Credit score is a single bureau VantageScore 3.0 provided by Experian®. The monthly credit report is provided by Experian® using single bureau data. For users under the age of 18 or those without a credit history, credit score not included. Family organizers will not have the ability to onboard, view, and receive alerts related to family member credit monitoring. Your device's primary display language must be set to English. 7. The identity theft insurance is underwritten and administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, an Assurant company. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions. Review the Summary of Benefits: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/microsoft-365/summary-of-benefits-for-itm.

Latest Version

1.1.70290103

Size

140.4 MB

First Released

Nov 29, 2020

Secure Your Family’s Digital Life Today

Get the all-in-one protection you deserve. Activate your identity monitoring, credit alerts, and $1M insurance coverage included with your Microsoft 365 subscription.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Defender: Security

What is Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender is an online security app for personal and work life. It provides an easy-to-use solution to help protect individuals and families from online threats, offering features like antivirus scanning and threat monitoring.

Does Microsoft Defender require a subscription?

Yes, Microsoft Defender for individuals requires a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. For work or school use, a valid license or subscription from the organization is necessary.

What security features does Microsoft Defender offer?

Microsoft Defender offers antivirus scanning, threat monitoring, multidevice alerts, and expert guidance. It also provides anti-phishing protection and continuous scanning for harmful links to protect against malicious threats.

Can Microsoft Defender monitor credit?

Yes, Microsoft Defender offers credit monitoring with timely alerts and monthly credit reports. This feature is available in the United States and US territories.

Does Microsoft Defender provide dark web monitoring?

Yes, Microsoft Defender continuously scans the dark web for threats to your identity and personal identifying information. It also provides alerts for data breaches.

Does Microsoft Defender include identity theft insurance?

Yes, Microsoft Defender provides identity insurance coverage up to USD1 million for legal and expert fees associated with restoration. It includes up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds.

Is there a Microsoft Defender for business or organizations?

Yes, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution for organizations. It helps secure against ransomware, malware, and sophisticated attacks across platforms.

How does Microsoft Defender help protect family devices?

Microsoft Defender allows users to check the security status of family devices and identity. It delivers threat alerts and recommended steps across all devices, ensuring comprehensive family protection.

Does Microsoft Defender replace existing antivirus software?

No, Microsoft Defender does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices. It enhances security rather than acting as a standalone replacement for primary antivirus.

Can Microsoft Defender scan for harmful links?

Yes, Microsoft Defender continuously scans for harmful links before you click on them. This anti-phishing protection helps safeguard your and your family's devices from malicious threats.

How does Microsoft Defender help with identity theft restoration?

Microsoft Defender allows users to call an identity theft restoration expert anytime day or night if they need help. It provides expert assistance for identity theft recovery.

Does Microsoft Defender send alerts for security issues?

Yes, Microsoft Defender sends threat alerts, notifications, and recommended steps across your devices. It also alerts you if your information is found on the dark web.