Microsoft Defender: Antivirus

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

Microsoft Defender: Antivirus

App stats

Version: 1.0.7128.0101 (Last updated: 2024-11-29)
Creation date: 2020-08-17
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • control Near Field Communication
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

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

Stay safer online with Microsoft Defender for individuals. 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 identity3, privacy, and devices 4against malicious threats with antivirus scanning, VPN5, threat monitoring, multidevice alerts, and expert guidance in a single app. Easily check the security status of your devices and identity and receive timely security alerts.

Safeguard your family’s personal information 
• Threats to your identity and personal identifying information are continuously scanned on the dark web.6
• Get credit monitoring with timely alerts and monthly credit reports7.
• 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 funds8.

 Browse securely on public Wi-Fi 
• Safeguard your Wi-Fi connection with privacy protection.  
• Easily turn on a virtual private network (VPN) in the Defender app.  
• Keep your location and IP address private with VPN so hackers can’t trace your online activity.

 Trusted device protection  
• Protect your devices against new and existing threats. 
• Get alerted if malicious apps are found and take steps to remove the threat.

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.

Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814

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. 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.
2.Feature is available in the United States and US territories.
3.Does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices.
4.Available on Android and iOS devices in the United States and US territories. Some streaming services are excluded. After 50 GB per month, data transfer speeds may be limited.
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.
7.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.
8.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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Runs in the background and scans in real-time without noticeable performance impact for some users.
  • Includes a VPN that works well on public Wi-Fi and offers 5GB for free.
  • Provides good protection features and integrates with Microsoft 365 for additional functionality.
Cons
  • Can cause significant slowdowns on the device and interfere with app functionality.
  • Web protection feature frequently turns itself off, leading to frustration.
  • Users encounter technical issues such as freezing screens and difficulties logging in.
Most mentioned
  • Performance issues with the app slowing down the phone.
  • Problems with the web protection feature being turned off unexpectedly.
  • Technical glitches including app freezing and inability to access certain functions.
User reviews
Great on the drawing board but it slowed my phone down, drastically. And I couldn't use my real location to let stores know I had arrived. Helpful but not. Finally, turned it off, ultimately uninstalled. Also, on a more timely note, I did turn defender on again but it completely possesses my phone. I couldn't get pictures from my daughter. This app is too intrusive. I can do good doing two-step verification, changing my passwords and being proactive with my credit. No thanks.
by Claudia Bakalyar, 2024-05-18

I have used this app for a few months now with no issues. It runs in the background, scans in real-time, and doesn't slow anything down. I'm still able to use every app I have on my phone with no issues whatsoever. To be honest, I forgot it was on my phone until tonight when it needed an update. (I do manual app updates). Microsoft scans your phone, computer (PC app required), the dark web for your info and so much more. VPN works great for using public WIFI and 5GB is included, all for free!!
by Michael Shilling, 2024-03-16

Originally worked, but slowed 300 mb to 5 mb. Turned privacy off, worked. Went on a cruise ship (starlink, probably). Could connect, but was getting absolutely no data up or down - while others were fine. Privacy was back on (not by me). Worked fine. Later, same problem with privacy off. Uninstall is the only thing that fixed the problem. One star, though many features would be great to have, because it's totally useless if it blocks all traffic of any sort.
by Ted Poock, 2024-03-10
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