Microsoft Defender has arrived —again—on Google Play as a new cybersecurity Android appallowing you to manage all your devices from anywhere and connect it to your Windows computer.
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It is a cross-platform app that aims to consolidate all your device security management in one place. In the case of Android, includes an antivirus that will be able to scan your smartphone or tablet.
This app, as is often the case with company services, will require a Microsoft account, in addition to a subscription to Microsoft Personal 365 and Microsoft Family 365.
Security app with built-in antivirus
Microsoft Defender
The free Android
Microsoft Defender will able to protect you against online threats thanks to the antivirus that it has integrated and that will protect your mobile, in addition to analyzing the applications that you have installed to detect malicious software.
The service also includes a child protection tool that allows you to set limits on usage time, activity reports and parental lock, so it can be interesting if you have young children.
Microsoft Defender and Android
The free Android
From the main panel, you can also check the status of your other devices, like other mobiles or the computer, so you can get a glimpse of their security.
Another of the functions offered by Microsoft Defender is to analyze the links you follow to protect yourself against web phishing with which cyber criminals intend to steal your information and passwords.
Microsoft 365
The free Android
If you have contracted an antivirus, you can also include it in the protection panel, and it will offer you data from these Manage existing protection and security on your devices.
- Download Microsoft Defender from Google Play.
The Microsoft 365 subscriptions you need to access Microsoft Defender on Android also include OneDrive Storage, with 1 TB for the personal subscription and 6 TB for the family subscription.
Microsoft Defender
The free Android
Moreover, it allows you to access all Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
