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Microsoft updates Defender in Windows install media to block threats during setup and close early security gaps.

Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update must be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs. This past week Microsoft ...