The August 2024 Windows security update is now available


Microsoft Outlook’s behavior for “OpenLinks” app configuration keys on Android/iOS is updated. Two keys control hyperlink behavior, with changes rolling out in mid-September 2024. Documentation will be updated to reflect the new functionality, and organizations may need to review their configurations.

Two Admin Audit Log cmdlets, `Search-AdminAuditLog` and `New-AdminAuditLog`, will retire on September 15, 2024. It’s recommended to use `Search-UnifiedAuditLog` instead. Details on retirement and migration are available on the Microsoft Community Hub.


Outlook for iOS will soon require iOS 17 as the minimum system requirement, dropping support for iOS 16 once iOS 18 is released. Users on iOS 16 will not receive updates and may eventually lose synchronization capabilities. It’s recommended to update devices and inform users about these changes.

Starting August 26, 2024, changes to Entitlement Management will enforce approval settings for Global Administrators and Identity Governance Administrators, preventing them from bypassing access package policy approvals. No action is needed from your organization as this is an automatic update.


Microsoft Purview Information Protection will enhance default sensitivity labels and policies to include files, email, and meetings for eligible customers. Rollout starts late September 2024, completing by late October 2024. No admin action required, but updating documentation is advised. Roadmap ID: 398458.

Starting October 1, 2024, Microsoft will enable IPv6 for Accepted Domains in Exchange Online, enhancing security and performance. Organizations should update network allow-lists to include Exchange Online IPv6 endpoints. Opt-out details will be provided in September for those needing to remain IPv4-Only.

