Introducing Microsoft Defender: A new Microsoft 365 online security app


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Everyone deserves to feel safe online. Securing your personal data and devices is more challenging than ever. Increasing malicious threats, more time online, and many connected personal devices can leave us feeling vulnerable. It’s time for online security that provides simplified and secure protection to meet you where you are.

For this reason, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Defender for individuals1—a new security app designed to keep individuals and families safer online. Available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers starting today, Microsoft Defender helps simplify your online security through one, unified view into your family’s protections, across your personal phones and computers.2

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Microsoft Defender joins our comprehensive set of security products and services as the newest member in our family of Microsoft Defender and Microsoft 365 solutions. With our continued commitment to security for all, we build upon the existing protection across the products you use today by offering a dedicated online security solution.

This solution extends the protection already built into Windows Security beyond your PC to your macOS, iOS, and Android devices.3 With Microsoft Defender, you can easily manage your online security in one centralized view, with trusted malware protection for you and your family. Stay safer online with real-time notifications, security tips,4 and recommended steps. Microsoft Defender is simplified security that meets you where you are.

If you’re not yet a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscriber, now is a great time to start. In addition to Microsoft Defender, both subscriptions include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with premium features and offline access. With Microsoft 365 Family, each person gets their own 1 TB OneDrive of cloud storage, advanced security features, and access to premium safety features in the Microsoft Family Safety mobile app5 and more. Learn more about Microsoft Defender.

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We’re proud to take this step forward in our continued commitment to security for all. The introduction of Microsoft Defender is just the start in helping you and your family comprehensively secure your digital life with technology that you can trust. We’ll be bringing new features and experiences to the app over time. You can learn more about Microsoft Defender by checking out Vasu Jakkal’s blog post for more details.

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  • OS
    Win 11 x 64 Home on PC . Pro Win 11 x 64 on Surface 9.
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Upgraded to personal setup from made to measure.
    CPU
    amd ryzen 5 7600 6core 3701mhz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B650M K
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI Nvidia Geforce Ventus 2X RTX 4070
    Sound Card
    ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Coolermaster GM27-FFS 27 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung V-NAND SSD 970 Evo plus 500GB
    3TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
    1 x 4TB External USB. 1 x 5TB External SSD, & BIG sticks
    PSU
    700
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    DEEP COOL AS700 CPU COOLER
    Keyboard
    Microsoft 600K & Logitech gamer G213
    Mouse
    logitech X2 Pro
    Internet Speed
    640+MB
    Browser
    Chrome & Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Plus
    Other Info
    WIRELESS 802.11 AC1300 867Mbps/5GHz, 400Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
    Logitech L202 Speakers
    Asus DRW-14D5MT x48
    Net via Virgin Media hub 3 (using RJ45 cable). Plus MS surface 9 tablet (win 11). Amazon Fire 10.
Installed on my iPad 7 iPhone but if you also have AdGuard premium installed then this will disable their DNS/VPN filter.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist Optimus VII V17-960 Gaming Laptop.
    CPU
    6th Gen Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad Core processor.
    Memory
    16GB HyperX IMPACT 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (2 x 8GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M - 2.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 12
    Sound Card
    Intel 2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema 2 & Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD IPS LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
    Screen Resolution
    Full HD IPS display (1920 x 1080).
    Hard Drives
    4TB SSD (internal).
    1x 1TB & 1x 5TB external HDDs.
    Cooling
    STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 wireless keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech M705 wireless mouse
    Internet Speed
    Upto 100Mbps
    Browser
    Edge.
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender & MalwareBytes pro.
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