Windows 11 antivirus set for a major under-the-hood upgrade
Upcoming app will work across PCs, Macs, and mobile devices
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Microsoft Defenderis about to get a massive renovation to enable home users to monitor not just theirWindows computers, but also theirMac,AndroidandiOS devices.
The remodelled app will reportedly help home users keep tabs onantivirus,phishing, compromisedpasswords, andidentity theftalerts from a unified dashboard.
BleepingComputergot wind of the upcoming release thanks to a newMicrosoftDefender Preview app that’s available on theMicrosoft Store.
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“Microsoft Defender is a security application that gives you peace of mind. Through our personalized dashboard, you can view the security posture of your Windows device and other connected devices (Mac, iOS, and Android) all in one place,“reads the description.
More than just antivirus
The preview app is reportedly code-namedGibraltarand is currently available only for Microsoft employees.
BleepingComputerdid some digging and found indications that the new unified security app will cover a variety of security threats.
The app will also possibly allow users to add family members to their personal dashboard usingemailor QR code invites. As is usually the case with enterprise monitoring solutions, the invites will likely install a mobile or desktop agent to enrol the device to the unified security dashboard.
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Windows software developerAhmed Walidpatched the application to bypass authentication, and got it working to share more details about the upcoming app.
It appears the app will enable users to monitor all enrolled devices for all kinds of alerts including compromised passwords,malwarealerts, and identity theft issues.
While the app doesn’t have a release date, speculation suggests it’ll land inWindows 10andWindows 11Insider Preview releases in a few months.
With almost two decades of writing and reporting on Linux, Mayank Sharma would like everyone to think he’sTechRadar Pro’sexpert on the topic. Of course, he’s just as interested in other computing topics, particularly cybersecurity, cloud, containers, and coding.
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