Windows phone defender

[ThakurNikhil]

Would love to see windows defender in our windows phone

 

[gpobernardo]

As of the moment, there is no need for such app, or any other anti-malware/anti-virus app for Windows Phones. The sand boxing technology implemented in Windows Phones covers that feature pretty well.

 

[ThakurNikhil]

But still the edge browser gets infected by adware and malware and one gets redirected to a random porn site or an android application website

 

[gpobernardo]

But the Edge Browser hasn't been officially released yet. Hence, flaws and security issues are expected - it's part of the testing-improvement-further-testing loop under the preview version. If Microsoft determines that there is a need for such Windows Defender in Windows Phones, I'm sure they'll release it pre-installed, yet how that'll will work given the sand boxing environment is unclear - perhaps they'll just integrate it into the Smart Screen feature or the default security features of the browser itself as opposed to being a completely separate app.

I believe, however, that the first line of defense against malware and adware is knowing when, where and what to and not to click... or tap.:smile:

 

[ThakurNikhil]

Hoping for the best from microsoft i get really annoyed when i get redirected to a porn site whenever i try to search something from google or yahoo or bing

 

[gpobernardo]

Have you tried clearing your internet cache, files and history from your phone?

Settings > Internet Explorer > delete history
Settings > Internet Explorer > advanced settings > manage storage > check everything inside and delete them
Storage Sense > phone (or SD Card) > temporary files > delete

 

[ThakurNikhil]

Yes i did all but still facing the same problem

 

[pankaj981]

Tweet GabeAul, he should be able to give you an answer

 

[Pete]

Since Edge is an app, it'll be updated with any relevant security updates as they're released.

For the rest of the phone's functionality, a defender app just isn't appropriate.

 

[ThakurNikhil]

I think i need to reconfigure my wifi routers firewall

 

[Eabin Sai]

Want a hide file option won't be it cool