Microsoft Defender: Antivirus

Always on online protection, proactively detects and blocks threats

Microsoft Corporation · com.microsoft.scmx

4.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 10M+ downloads v1.0.9330.0101 98 MB Android 11+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.9330.0101 (933000112)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 98 MB
Requires: Android 11+ (API 30)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (7 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Microsoft Defender: Antivirus is an app by Microsoft Corporation in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 1.0.4604.0102, the APK grew from 26.9 MB to 98 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 11. It asks for 28 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.0.9315.0102. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Microsoft Defender is an online security app for your digital life 1 and work 2 . Stay safer online with Microsoft Defender for individuals 1 . Defender is an easy-to-use app that helps keep you and your family one step ahead of threats. Microsoft Defender for individuals is available with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. All-in-one security app Protect your personal identity, privacy, and devices against malicious threats with antivirus scanning 3 , threat monitoring 4 , multidevice alerts, and expert guidance. Manage your security in one place • Check the security status of your family’s devices and identity 5 . • Get timely threat alerts and recommended actions across your devices. Safeguard your family’s personal information • Get continuous monitoring of your and your family's personal identity 4 and credit 6 . • Call an identity theft restoration expert for help, anytime day or night. • Get identity insurance coverage, up to USD1 million, to help cover restoration fees. Insurance coverage includes up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds 7 . Trusted device protection • Protect your devices against new and existing threats3. • Get alerted if malicious apps are found and take steps to remove the threat. • Continuously scans for harmful links before you click on them to help protect you from malicious threats. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution that helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks across platforms. Microsoft Defender uses accessibility services to automatically block malicious web pages that may be accessed via links from SMS, messaging apps, browsers, and email. App and feature availability may vary by device, language, and region. 1. Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription required. Sign in with your Microsoft account. App is currently not available in certain Microsoft 365 Personal or Family regions. 2. If you are a member of a business or organization, login with your work or school email. Your school or business is required to have a valid license or subscription. 3. Does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices. 4. Feature is available in the United States and US territories. 5. A one-time parent or legal guardian verification is required to receive dark web threat alert details for children. If the organizer’s family member is under 13, consent is not required to create and/or monitor a child’s identity. Consent is required to create and/or monitor identity of family members over 13 years of age. 6. Feature available in the United States and US territories. Credit score is a single bureau VantageScore 3.0 provided by Experian®. The monthly credit report is provided by Experian® using single bureau data. For users under the age of 18 or those without a credit history, credit score not included. Family organizers will not have the ability to onboard, view, and receive alerts related to family member credit monitoring. Your device's primary display language must be set to English. 7. The identity theft insurance is underwritten and administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, an Assurant company. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions. Review the Summary of Benefits: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/microsoft-365/summary-of-benefits-for-itm.

Version history

8 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.4604.0102. New versions arrive here about every 2 weeks. Since v1.0.9029.0101 it requires Android 11+.

v1.0.9330.0101 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 98 MB TRUSTED v1.0.9315.0102 Sep 28, 2026 98.9 MB TRUSTED v1.0.9309.0102 Sep 16, 2026 97.7 MB TRUSTED v1.0.9228.0101 Sep 11, 2026 102 MB TRUSTED v1.0.9029.0101 Oct 1, 2026 95.6 MB TRUSTED

All 8 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Microsoft Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Microsoft Corporation Third Party Marketplace (Do Not Trust), OU=Android Marketplace Signing for Microsoft Office, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, ST=Washington, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:C8:3C:D2:AB:E8:33:56:0C:28:96:62:6E:30:70:41:C0:DF:3A:7A
File MD5d8dbb91ad7d26158688b1be7971e3fba
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (28)

Microsoft Defender: Antivirus requests 28 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Activity cross profile intent sharing (custom) com.microsoft.scmx.libraries.uxcommon.activity.permission.CROSS_PROFILE_INTENT_SHARING
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bind get install referrer service (custom) BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Defender atp (custom) com.microsoft.intune.omadm.DEFENDER_ATP
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.microsoft.scmx.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Microsoft Defender: Antivirus APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Microsoft Defender: Antivirus for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 11 or later. Version 1.0.4604.0102 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 1.0.4604.0102 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Microsoft Defender: Antivirus free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Microsoft Defender: Antivirus APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d8dbb91ad7d26158688b1be7971e3fba.