Microsoft Defender app - News & Updates

[sumitroy]

Upcoming Defender app for PC and mobile devices.

Source: ALumia_Italia

 

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Microsoft Defender Preview now available for download via Microsoft Store -> Get Microsoft Defender Preview - Microsoft Store

For Android -> Microsoft Defender - Apps on Google Play

 

[Bapun]

If you’re interested and you live in the United States, you can download Microsoft Defender Preview for Windows on the Microsoft Store, and for Android on the Google Play Store. The Windows app will install in regions outside the US, but it won’t allow you to login, at least for now.

Microsoft Defender Preview is now available for Windows and Android

A preview version of the Microsoft Defender antivirus is now available for Windows and Android devices in the United States,

www.xda-developers.com

 

[sumitroy]

Available for iOS devices in the United States and only in English.

The Microsoft Defender for Endpoint app is now the Microsoft Defender app. You can now use Microsoft Defender in your personal life - not just work. Log in to the app with your personal Microsoft account and preview the new Microsoft Defender for individuals features. Or continue to log in with your work account and receive the same Microsoft Defender for Endpoint features.

‎Microsoft Defender: Security

‎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...

apps.apple.com

 

[sumitroy]

Installing Microsoft Defender beta

support.microsoft.com

 

[OnlyTech]

It acts as a unified hub to manage your security protections and view security protections for everyone in your family.

Microsoft Defender app for Individuals launches on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

 

[Bapun]

Buggy Microsoft Defender ASR rule deletes Windows app shortcuts

Microsoft has addressed a false positive triggered by a buggy Microsoft Defender ASR rule that would delete application shortcuts from the desktop, the Start menu, and the taskbar and, in some cases, render existing shortcuts unusable as they couldn't be used to launch the linked apps.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1613887416690950145

Source

 

[Bapun]

Microsoft is now force-installing the Microsoft Defender for Individuals application when installing or updating the Microsoft 365 apps.

Microsoft Defender app now force-installed for Microsoft 365 users

Microsoft is now force-installing the Microsoft Defender for Individuals application when installing or updating the Microsoft 365 apps.

www.bleepingcomputer.com