The October 2024 Windows security update is now available

The October 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. 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 of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate.
  

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Some editions of Windows 11, versions 21H2 and 22H2 have reached end of servicing

Starting today, October 8, 2024, Windows 11, version 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) and Windows 11, version 22H2 (Home and Pro editions) have reached end of servicing. The October 2024 security update is the last update available for these editions. After today, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Microsoft Secure Score recommendation update for Spam confidence level

The Microsoft Secure Score recommendation for Spam confidence level (SCL) in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will be updated. Post-update, the recommendation will only trigger if a transport rule explicitly sets SCL to -1. The rollout will start in early November 2024 and complete by early December 2024, potentially increasing the Secure Score for some organizations. No admin action is required before the rollout.

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Preview new Graph connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces an early preview of new Graph connectors, including GitHub, Google Drive, and others, with limited availability starting from October 2024. Sign-ups for the preview are open via a form or email. These connectors allow indexing of third-party content, enhancing search capabilities across Microsoft Search clients.

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Microsoft Teams: Net Promoter Score survey on Teams Rooms on Android

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon feature a Net Promoter Score survey, allowing users to rate and comment on their likelihood to recommend Teams Rooms. This will be rolled out globally from early November to late November 2024 and in GCCH from early to mid-December 2024. The feature will be on by default but can be managed by admins.

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Change to the Enforced by Default phase timeline for Kerberos signature validation risks

Windows updates dated April 9, 2024, or later add new behaviors that start the process of addressing a security risk in the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol. These improvements are deployed in three phases (see below). The timeline of the second phase, Enforced by Default, has changed. This phase will occur in January 2025. For full guidance, see KB5037754.

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SharePoint: “Revoke SPOUserSession” retires starting November, 2024

The Revoke-SPOUserSession cmdlet for SharePoint Online is retiring in November 2024. Users should transition to using Revoke-MgUserSignInSession. The rollout starts early November and finishes by mid-November. After retirement, attempts to use the old cmdlet will result in an error directing to the new cmdlet.

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Multiple Services: Partially incomplete log data due to monitoring agent issue

Preliminary Post IncidentReview (PIR) – Multiple services – Partially incomplete log data due tomonitoring agent issue

This is our Preliminary PIRthat we endeavor to publish within 3 days of incident mitigation to share whatwe know so far. After our internal retrospective is completed (generally within14 days) we will publish a Final PIR with additional details/learnings.


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Microsoft Viva Insights: Business Leader role removal

In January 2025, Microsoft Viva Insights will discontinue the Business Leader role, maintaining Manager, Analyst, and Delegate roles. Affected users can retain access through delegation by a Manager. The “whole company” view will also be removed, but can be accessed via top leader delegation. Preparation involves assigning affected users as delegates.

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Microsoft Intune In Development for October 2024 is now available

The “In Development for Microsoft Intune” page has been updated with a list of features for upcoming releases, aiding in readiness and planning. Users will see these changes within the next month or later. IT staff should be informed to update user guidance accordingly.

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