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MS-DEFCON 4: Consumers get a break

Posted on June 25, 2024 at 02:45 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

ISSUE 21.26.1 • 2024-06-25

By Susan Bradley

We’re halfway through the patching year!

It’s time to install the June updates, which is why I’m lowering the MS-DEFCON level to 4. I’m not seeing any widespread issues or major impacts. Most side effects seem to be with Win11 Insider versions and 24H2.

It appears that new technology allowing you to sync your phone with your computer is causing a bit of a CPU hit in the 24H2 release. Microsoft is trying to fix this issue before it gets released to the rest of us. That’s good news.

In the very good news category is the delay in releasing Microsoft Recall, the much-hyped “reminder” software. The company pulled back at the last minute, due to concerns from security researchers and businesses.

Anyone can read the full MS-DEFCON Alert (21.26.1, 2024-06-25).

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