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Microsoft tests faster Windows File Explorer, new context menu
Microsoft has started testing a faster File Explorer and a less cluttered and more customizable context menu in Windows 11 preview builds rolling out to Insiders this week. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Microsoft has started testing a faster File Explorer and a less cluttered context menu in Windows 11 preview builds, aiming to improve performance and reliability. This change is not directly related to a known malware attack or threat actor.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows 11 preview builds
Attack Vectors
Optional preloading of File Explorer in the background
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: low
Who Is at Risk
Users of Windows 11 preview builds
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor for any changes to File Explorer behavior or performance
2Disable optional preloading of File Explorer in the background if not needed
3Keep Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool up-to-date and patched
📦Affected Products
Windows 11 preview builds
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