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• Protect your identity, data, and devices across multiple platforms with one easy-to-use app. Get real-time alerts to stop threats before they disrupt your day, plus proactive monitoring to help keep your information secure. With safeguards like malware protection, identify theft monitoring2, and credit monitoring, you can focus on what matters—whether that’s growing your business or managing everyday tasks.
  Available where Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium are sold with a few exceptions. Identity theft and credit monitoring are only available in the US and US territories.
• Yes, a Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium subscription7 is required to use Microsoft Defender. If you're already an existing Microsoft 365 subscriber, you'll gain access to Microsoft Defender upon sign in. If you're not currently a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you'll be required to purchase a plan to access Microsoft Defender upon sign in.
  See Microsoft 365 plans.
• • Windows: Windows 10 version 19041 or higher. ARM64 support on Windows 11 build 22621 or higher
  • Mac: MacOS 11.0 and up, and both Intel and Apple Silicon CPU. Disk space required: 2 GB
  • iPhone: iOS 14.0 or later
  • Android: Android OS 8.0 and up
• Microsoft Defender is a cross-device app that helps individuals and families stay safer online.1Windows Security (formerly known as Windows Defender Security Center) is security built into Windows to help protect your device and data.
• No, there are different protections across operating systems.
  Defender on Windows includes identity theft monitoring. Antivirus and anti-phishing is provided by Windows Security.
  Defender on MacOS includes antivirus and identity theft monitoring.
  Defender on Android includes antivirus, anti-phishing, and identity theft monitoring.
  Defender on iOS includes anti-phishing and identity theft monitoring.
• Yes. Because our priority is to ensure your device has protection, the Microsoft Defender app1 works with built-in Windows Security or your third-party antivirus solution—rather than replaces it.
• Identity theft monitoring2 helps protect you and your family by monitoring your personal information on the dark web for breaches.
  Microsoft 365 Family subscribers get identity theft2 and credit monitoring 5 for their family members. If the family member is over the age of 13, the organizer will need the member’s consent to either manage or monitor their personal info. Family members over the age of 13 can change the organizer’s access at any time. See getting started with identity theft for more information.
• Credit monitoring5 helps you stay on top of changes to your credit score. Users who provide their social security number within the Defender app are able view their credit score and receive notifications whenever events happen related to their credit score. Credit data is sourced from Experian®. Credit score is a single bureau VantageScore 3.0 provided by Experian®. The monthly credit report is provided by Experian® using single bureau data. Learn more about credit scores in Microsoft Defender.
• Microsoft does not save or store your personal information when you use identity theft2 and credit monitoring.5 This info is stored and secured by Experian®. Your personal info will not be shared with or sold to a third party or used for purposes other than monitoring.
  If your personal info is compromised online, Defender will alert you and provide guidance on what action to take to resolve the breach. If you need further support, you can call an identity theft restoration expert to get help.
• Check out Microsoft Support for help getting started, or go to the Help and Feedback menu in the Microsoft Defender app.We encourage you to share feedback in the app by going to the Help and Feedback menu in the Microsoft Defender app. To find Help and Feedback:
  • From within Windows, select the button near the top right of the window
  • On your Android or iOS device, tap your account avatar at the top left of the screen.