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Microsoft Defender, the security solution that has been integrated into Windows for years and has a more complete business version, has released a new application for end users
Microsoft Defender, the security solution that has been integrated into Windows for years and has a more complete business version, has released a new application for end users that can also be used on Windows. macOS, iOS and Android.
Of course, the new app is not free. To access, you must have Microsoft 365 Personal or Microsoft 365 Family, which are monthly plans that provide access to Office apps, cloud storage, ad-free email, and other services.
According to the company, the new app is a central control panel this allows us to verify the security status of all associated devices. From there, they promise we will take all necessary safety measures.
What does it offer? Microsoft Defender offers for end users malware protection, instant security alerts and security tips. However, not all of these features are available on all devices.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 do not have anti-malware because Microsoft Defender is already built into these operating systems for free. Yes, we will make use of the control panel with the management tools.
Other operating systems with limitations include: iOS and iPad OS. In this case, we will also have no anti-malware protection (yes, against web phishing). This is due to Apple’s restrictions on third-party apps that cannot make certain changes to the system.
According to Microsoft, the new security solution comes at a time when there are “921 password attacks every second and a lot of ransomware attacks.” They also promise to continue improving it by adding anti-phishing protection and online secure connectivity.
Is it a good alternative? Answering this question depends on the needs of each user. If you are a user of one of the latest versions of Windows, you already have Microsoft Defender, a software that, according to our colleagues at Genbeta, is one of the 11 best antiviruses of 2022.
If you want to improve the protection of your macOS, iOS and Android devices, you can do so with the new Microsoft Defender, but as we mentioned above you will have to go through the box. Microsoft 365 Personal costs 7 euros per month and Microsoft 365 Family 10 euros per month.
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