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Windows memory integrity switches on automatically for eligible devices in October 2026
Beginning in October 2026, Windows quality updates will automatically enable memory integrity protection on eligible devices, and Virtualization-based Security (VBS) will be turned on where it is not already running. Memory integrity restricts kernel-mode code and drivers to trusted sources, blocking attackers from compromising the Windows kernel and gaining control over core operating system functions.
Why it matters: Windows administrators and security teams need to plan for automatic memory integrity activation across their fleet; this change may affect driver compatibility and require testing before the October rollout.
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government policy
Windows memory integrity switches on automatically for eligible devices in October 2026
Beginning in October 2026, Windows quality updates will automatically enable memory integrity protection on eligible devices, and Virtualization-based Security (VBS) will be turned on where it is not already running. Memory integrity restricts kernel-mode code and drivers to trusted sources, blocking attackers from compromising the Windows kernel and gaining control over core operating system functions.
Why it matters: Windows administrators and security teams need to plan for automatic memory integrity activation across their fleet; this change may affect driver compatibility and require testing before the October rollout.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker