Simply, why?? Why someone would install Microsoft Defender on Linux?

Enterprise IT compliance.

Yep, this is why.

Insurance. To get insurance you have to show compliance.

They don't say anything about it in the press release or TFA but it would make sense for wsl users in a corporate environment.

I bet they're building a personal defense AI and the early adopters they're hoping for arent on Windows

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