Microsoft releases updates to enhance security intelligence and improve performance, though system deployment vulnerability exists

From Nasdaq: 2024-08-13 14:36:12

Microsoft has released updates, including a Defender Antivirus update, to enhance security intelligence in antimalware products. The new update addresses old install images on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Servers, replacing older definitions and software binaries for improved performance. However, a protection gap in the first hours of system deployment could leave it vulnerable.

Recent updates from Microsoft, such as KB5001716 to force update Windows PCs, WinRE update KB5041979, and Setup update KB5041178 for Windows 11 24H2, have been published. These updates aim to provide fast and powerful AI-enhanced, next-generation protection through cloud-based security intelligence. Microsoft continues to tweak detection logic to identify threats accurately and enhance protection capabilities.



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