Microsoft fixes Windows Defender crash bug from recent update

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:35 +0000

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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