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Microsoft on Thursday said it plans to bring its antivirus software, Defender Advanced Threat Protection, to devices running Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android.
The software, also called Defender ATP, is already available on Windows and MacOS. It offers features like preventive protection, post-breach detection and automated investigation and response, according to Microsoft.
Rob Lefferts, a Microsoft corporate vice president, told CNBC in an interview that Apple’s and Google’s app stores are “pretty safe,” but said that “malware does happen on those platforms.” Lefferts added that the software could help companies make employees less vulnerable to phishing attacks.
It’s unclear exactly when Microsoft will release the antivirus software for iOS and Android. The company didn’t immediately respond to a request for more information.
