Why is «Windows Defender» bothering me today instead of «Microsoft Defender»?

What is the difference between «Windows Defender» and «Microsoft Defender»?

The reason you’re seeing notifications from Windows Defender instead of Microsoft Defender is that some components, like Windows Defender Firewall, still use the older name on consumer versions of Windows.
Even though Microsoft Defender is the official rebranded name, parts of the system may continue to refer to the security features as Windows Defender, particularly on personal devices.