Microsoft Defender: Antivirus

Everyday online security in one app. Safeguard your identity and your data

Microsoft Defender is an online security app for your digital life¹ and work².

Stay safer online with Microsoft Defender for individuals¹. 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 with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription.

All-in-one security app
Protect your personal identity, privacy, and devices against malicious threats with antivirus scanning³, threat monitoring⁴, multidevice alerts, and expert guidance.

Manage your security in one place
• Check the security status of your family’s devices and identity⁵.
• Get timely threat alerts and recommended actions across your devices.

Safeguard your family’s personal information
• Get continuous monitoring of your and your family's personal identity⁴ and credit⁶.
• Call an identity theft restoration expert for help, anytime day or night.
• Get identity insurance coverage, up to USD1 million, to help cover restoration fees. Insurance coverage includes up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds⁷.

Trusted device protection
• Protect your devices against new and existing threats3.
• Get alerted if malicious apps are found and take steps to remove the threat.
• 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 is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution that helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks across platforms.
Microsoft Defender uses accessibility services to automatically block malicious web pages that may be accessed via links from SMS, messaging apps, browsers, and email.
App and feature availability may vary by device, language, and region.

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.
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