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Microsoft fixes Windows Defender crash bug from recent update

2026-08-19 11:36 UTC · BleepingComputer · read the source ↗ #windows-defender#patch#endpoint
  • Engineer — Plan: If Windows Defender crashes were affecting endpoint coverage in your environment, apply the follow-on fix via Windows Update to restore stable antivirus operation.
  • SOC/IR — Plan: Verify that EDR/Defender telemetry gaps didn’t occur during the crash window; confirm detection coverage was restored after the fix is applied.
  • Leader — Skip
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