Microsoft is concerned about the security of iPhones and Android phones. To increase this, the virus protection Defender will soon also be available as an app for iOS and Android. A variant is also planned for macOS. So far, the protection was only available for business customers.

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Microsoft Defender for Android, iOS and macOS

Windows users are already familiar with Defender as Microsoft’s automatically activated virus protection. Now, to all appearances, at one cross-platform solution for private users worked. This should be available as an app for iPhones and Android smartphones as well as being developed for Apple’s macOS. Internally, the project runs under the code name “Gibraltar”, as a leak in the Microsoft Store reveals.

“Our personalized dashboard lets you view the security posture of your Windows device and other connected devices (Mac, iOS, and Android) in one place,” Microsoft says. The apps and desktop programs should as offered free of charge with Windows will. So far, Microsoft Defender has only been available to business customers of the group as “Advanced Threat Protection” outside of Windows.

Microsoft Defender on Android phone. Image: Windows Latest.

Microsoft had already redesigned Defender for Windows 11. In addition to a conventional virus scan, the program now also offers one Protection against malware and phishing. Defender can also help with compromised passwords. For other operating systems, Microsoft is said to have “reprogrammed the protection from scratch” (source: Windows Latest).

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Microsoft Defender: Central protection for all devices

The Defender wants to be comprehensive Protection for all systems present. Family members can probably be added to the planned central dashboard to increase the security of other connected phones and computers. It is not yet clear when Defender will be released for Android, iOS and macOS.

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