Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac hits open public preview

Microsoft this calendar week announced that Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac is now in open public preview. The threat management solution first launched in a express preview in March, and it allows IT pros to manage Mac devices alongside their Windows deployments from a similar user interface.

Microsoft Defender ATP can be installed on Macs running MacOS Mojave, High Sierra, and Sierra. Macs with the app installed will be able to use information technology to run full malware scans, review threats that have been detected, and have activity on threats. More than advanced settings include:

Disabling or enabling real-fourth dimension protection, cloud-delivered protection, and automatic sample submission
Adding exclusions for files and paths
Managing notifications when threats are constitute
Manually checking for security intelligence updates

Further, when any machines detect an issue, IT managers will be able to the alerts in the Microsoft Defender ATP portal and swoop deeper into detailed information near each detection.

Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac can be turned on for customers who have enabled preview features through the Microsoft Defender Security Middle.

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Xbox Insiders Update

This huge Xbox 'Quick Resume' update will give gamers more control

Microsoft is adding a new feature to Xbox consoles, allowing you to permanently store upward to two games in a Quick Resume state at all times. The characteristic is heading out beginning to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha testing ring before hitting the general public.