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Microsoft Defender Antivirus: Changes to “engine update” support plans

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is rolling out an update to the support plan for the anti-malware scan “engine update” (MpEngine.dll). To align with the current Defender Antivirus platform update, only N-2 versions will be supported. Reasons: When this will happen: General Availability : The changes will take effect May 1, 2024. How this will affect your …

Updates to resolve Windows Server domain controller issue

Microsoft has identified an issue that affects Windows Server domain controllers (DCs), and has expedited a resolution that can be applied to affected devices. Out-of-band (OOB) updates have been released for some versions of Windows today, March 22, 2024, to addresses this issue related to a memory leak in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). …

March 2024 security update is available

The March 2024 security update is available for Windows 11 and all supported versions of Windows 10. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 update:  REMINDER The June 2024 security update …

Authentication strength improvements to support passkeys

Conditional Access authentication strengths in Microsoft Entra ID will be improved to support registration of device-bound passkeys (defined at passkeys.dev) stored on computers, security keys, and mobile devices.  When this will happen: Public Preview: Microsoft will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-March 2024. Worldwide: Microsoft will begin rolling out late …

January 2024 security update is now available

The January 2024 security update is now available for Windows 11 and all supported versions of Windows 10. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types …

Prepare for device-bound passkeys in Microsoft Entra ID (changes to FIDO2 and Windows Hello for Business)

Beginning January 2024, Microsoft Entra ID will support device-bound passkeys stored on computers and mobile devices as an authentication method in preview, in addition to the existing support for FIDO2 security keys. This enables your users to perform phishing-resistant authentication using the devices that they already have. Microsoft will be expanding the existing FIDO2 authentication methods policy …

Copilot coming to Windows 10

November 16th, Microsoft announced that Copilot in Windows (in preview) is coming to Windows 10. Microsoft is revisiting his approach to Windows 10 and will be making additional investments to make sure everyone can get the maximum value from their Windows PC including Copilot in Windows.  Copilot in Windows will be available soon for Windows Insiders in the Release …

Windows Hello for Business Hybrid Cloud Kerberos Trust [General Availability]

Microsoft is excited to announce the general availability of hybrid cloud Kerberos trust, a new Windows Hello for Business deployment model that enables a passwordless sign-in experience. Why passwordless and Windows Hello for Business? Windows Hello for Business is a modern, strong, two-factor authentication method that is a more secure alternative to passwords and has …