Not to be confused with Windows Defender / Windows Security, the new Microsoft Defender app is made available as part of the Microsoft 365 service and is aimed at being a hub to help you manage and monitor your security status across your devices. According to Microsoft, the new Microsoft Defender app helps individuals manage and view security protections from a single easy-to-use, centralized dashboard by linking to your Microsoft account across your devices. Depending on the operating system, Microsoft Defender will have some variations. On Windows and macOS, Microsoft Defender works alongside other antivirus software such as Norton or McAfee while providing web protection. The Microsoft Defender app is now available to download for free on all four major platforms but requires a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription. Microsoft says that it will continue bringing more protection and features to help simplify online security for you and your family. Microsoft has announced to completely remove the Adobe Flash component from Windows through the KB4577586 "Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player" starting June 2021. In July 2017, Microsoft, along with Adobe and their industry technology partners, announced that Adobe Flash Player would no longer be supported after December 2020. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft Defender app now available on Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS" and "Microsoft to end Adobe Flash support for Windows 10 in July".
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Jun 10, 2026Not to be confused with Windows Defender / Windows Security, the new Microsoft Defender app is made available as part of the Microsoft 365 service and is aimed at being a hub to help you manage and monitor your security status across your devices. According to Microsoft, the new Microsoft Defender app helps individuals manage and view security protections from a single easy-to-use, centralized dashboard by linking to your Microsoft account across your devices.
Depending on the operating system, Microsoft Defender will have some variations. On Windows and macOS, Microsoft Defender works alongside other antivirus software such as Norton or McAfee while providing web protection. The Microsoft Defender app is now available to download for free on all four major platforms but requires a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription.
Our coverage of Microsoft Defender includes: "Microsoft Defender app now available on Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS"; "Microsoft to end Adobe Flash support for Windows 10 in July"; "Microsoft Windows 7 support to end in 2020". Each article provides unique insights and information.