Microsoft Defender: Comprehensive Online Security in One App

Microsoft Defender is designed to provide comprehensive online security for your digital life and work. This app offers everyday protection, ensuring you stay one step ahead of potential threats. Available with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, Microsoft Defender for individuals makes it easy to safeguard your identity and data.

All-In-One Security Solution

Microsoft Defender consolidates various security features into a single application. With antivirus scanning, a built-in Virtual Private Network (VPN), threat monitoring, multidevice alerts, and expert guidance, you can protect your personal identity, privacy, and devices from malicious threats. You can easily check the security status of your devices and receive timely security alerts, ensuring that you are always informed about any potential risks.

Safeguarding Your Family’s Information

Microsoft Defender also helps you monitor and protect your family's personal information. It continuously monitors your and your family's personal identity and credit. In case of identity theft, you can call an identity theft restoration expert for assistance at any time. Additionally, Microsoft Defender offers identity insurance coverage of up to USD1 million to help cover restoration fees, including up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds.

Secure Browsing on Public Wi-Fi

When browsing on public Wi-Fi networks, Microsoft Defender helps safeguard your Wi-Fi connection with privacy protection. You can easily enable the built-in VPN within the app to keep your location and IP address private, making it difficult for hackers to trace your online activities.

Trusted Device Protection

Defender also protects your devices against both new and existing threats. If malicious apps are detected, you will be alerted, and you can take immediate steps to remove the threat. This ensures that your devices remain safe from various types of cyberattacks.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

For businesses, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution. It helps protect against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks across different platforms. The app uses accessibility services to automatically block malicious web pages that might be accessed through links from SMS, messaging apps, browsers, and emails.

Additional Features and Considerations

• Subscription Requirement: A Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription is required.
• Availability: The app is currently not available in certain regions.
• Device Support: Available on Android and iOS devices in the United States and US territories.
• Credit Monitoring: For users under 18 or those without a credit history, credit score monitoring is not included.
• Language Requirement: Your device's primary display language must be set to English.

To learn more about the consumer health privacy policy, visit this link. For detailed information about the benefits and exclusions of the identity theft insurance, review the Summary of Benefits.