Audience
Individuals and families that need a computer security and antivirus for all devices
About Microsoft Defender for Individuals
Easy-to-use online protection for you, your family, and your devices with the Microsoft Defender app, now available for download with your Microsoft 365 subscription. Get one centralized view to manage and monitor your security status across your computers and phones. Protect your family and yourself from malicious online threats with help from antivirus and anti-phishing protection you can count on. Get real-time alerts with recommended actions plus information about how to stay safer online. One centralized view to monitor your online security status. See your and your family’s data and device protections in one place. Easily add or remove devices. Rest easy with malware protection for you and your family. Get continuous protection with antivirus scans on your apps and devices. Control what is scanned by identifying trusted apps and files. Stay up to date with real-time alerts on changes to your and your family’s security status.
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-defender-for-individuals
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