'Security tips' will only be provided in the Windows and macOS versions of the app. Antivirus protection is also unavailable on iOS and iPadOS, where Apple restricts the kinds of things third-party apps can do. On Windows, it doesn't include this feature since the Defender Antivirus software is already included by default with all installs of Windows 10 and 11. On macOS and Android, it provides real-time malware protection. This new Defender software is an offshoot of Microsoft's Defender product for businesses, which offers anti-malware protection and centralized monitoring for IT admins. The Defender app supports different features on different operating systems. It's available now for Microsoft 365 subscribers and will run on Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android devices. Called Microsoft Defender for Individuals, the new app will provide malware protection for multiple operating systems and security tips and the ability to check on the protection status of all devices signed in to your or your family's Microsoft account. Today, Microsoft is extending the consumer version of the product. The Microsoft Defender antivirus product built into Windows 10 and 11 is generally good enough at detecting and removing malware that most people don't need to pay for a separate antivirus product.

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