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Confirm merge from repo_sync_working_branch to master to sync with https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-itpro-docs (branch public)
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ms.custom: nextgen
ms.reviewer:
manager: dansimp
ms.date: 09/07/2020
ms.date: 09/10/2020
---
# Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates and apply baselines
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> Keeping Microsoft Defender Antivirus up to date is critical to assure your devices have the latest technology and features needed to protect against new malware and attack techniques.
> This also applies to devices where Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running in [passive mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility).
> [!NOTE]
> You can use the below URL to find out what are the current versions:
> [https://www.microsoft.com/security/encyclopedia/adlpackages.aspx?action=info](https://www.microsoft.com/security/encyclopedia/adlpackages.aspx?action=info)
## Security intelligence updates
Microsoft Defender Antivirus uses [cloud-delivered protection](utilize-microsoft-cloud-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) (also called the Microsoft Advanced Protection Service or MAPS) and periodically downloads security intelligence updates to provide protection.
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* integration improvements (Cloud, MTP)
<br/>
<details>
<summary> August-2020 (Platform: 4.18.2008.3 | Engine: 1.1.17400.5)</summary>
<summary> August-2020 (Platform: 4.18.2008.9 | Engine: 1.1.17400.5)</summary>
&ensp;Security intelligence update version: **1.323.9.0**
&ensp;Released: **August 27, 2020**
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* Improved scan event telemetry
* Improved behavior monitoring for memory scans
* Improved macro streams scanning
* Added "AMRunningMode" to Get-MpComputerStatus Powershell CmdLet
### Known Issues
No known issues