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Microsoft Defender: Security

Microsoft Defender: Security

Identity Protection & Security

21K ratings
527 reviews
#163 in free Business
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 29, 2020
  • August 4, 2026

Developer

Microsoft Corporation
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About

This app offers comprehensive online security for individuals and families, providing antivirus scanning, threat monitoring, and identity protection. It helps safeguard personal information by scanning the dark web and offers credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services.

✓Antivirus scanning
✓Threat monitoring
✓Dark web scanning for identity threats
✓Credit monitoring
✓Identity theft restoration
✓Anti-phishing protection
✓Multidevice alerts
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Microsoft Defender. Based on 21K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Business app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast
  • 🔒Security
  • 👍Ease of use

Negative things

  • 🐛Connectivity issues
  • 🔋High battery drain
  • 🔍Excessive data usage
  • 🤖Compatibility problems
  • ⚠️Disruptive to other apps
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What's New in Microsoft Defender

1.1.79210103

August 4, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

Subscription plans

Microsoft 365 Personal

Microsoft Defender Subscription

$9.991 Month
1 Month trial
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Charts

Top Free

📈 163+4

Business

This app rose +4 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on August 6, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 191+2

Business

This app rose +2 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on August 6, 2026.

Events

Read more about New! Browse with "Safer Wi-Fi"
Event EndedMajor Update

New! Browse with "Safer Wi-Fi"

"Safer Wi-Fi" now available in Microsoft Defender

Oct 29, 2024 — Nov 29, 2024

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User reviews

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Update

I could not get the dark web thing to work. But I then deleted the app, and reinstalled. For some reason it not works.
It’s proving to be one of the more useful apps. And it has a VPN I think.
RCK502RCK502

got alert just now

out unable to open alerts keep saying “try again” on my iPhone and ipad
pualeiehupualeiehu

Defender

MSD provides great security for all devices!
CrashottoCrashotto

Perfect Shield

iLevel intelligence, outstanding and interesting tool.
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Defender is not working

Receiving a “oh something went wrong issue” Dendender will not work until it’s resolved. Please review!
FlowbluFlowblu
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Login issues

Bug

Unexpected app crashes

Bug

Inconsistent behavior after updates

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Requested Features

3 requests

Dark mode support

Feature

Customizable VPN settings

Feature

Better integration with other apps

Feature

FAQ

What does Microsoft Defender do?

Microsoft Defender is an online security application designed to protect your personal life and work. It offers features like antivirus scanning, threat monitoring, and identity protection to help you stay safer online and safeguard your personal information.

What are the key features of Microsoft Defender?

Key features include antivirus scanning, continuous monitoring for malicious threats, multi-device alerts, and expert guidance. It also provides dark web scanning for identity threats, credit monitoring, and access to identity theft restoration experts.

How much does Microsoft Defender cost?

Microsoft Defender for individuals is available exclusively with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. It is not available as a standalone purchase.

What devices is Microsoft Defender compatible with?

The app helps protect your and your family's devices against new and existing threats. It continuously scans for harmful links before you click them. Specific compatibility details, such as whether it replaces existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices, are noted in the app's information.

Who is Microsoft Defender for?

This app is for individuals and families who want to enhance their online security. It's particularly useful for those concerned about identity theft, credit monitoring, and protecting multiple devices from cyber threats.