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1. Data in the control of some ransom software can sometimes be decrypted. Decryption is only possible if the user hasn't restarted or turned off the computer. For more information, see [Wanna Cry Ransomware](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security/wanna-cry-ransomware/5afdb045-8f36-4f55-a992-53398d21ed07?auth=1)
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1. Data in the control of some ransom software can sometimes be decrypted. Decryption is only possible if the user hasn't restarted or turned off the computer. For more information, see [WannaCrypt ransomware worm targets out-of-date systems](https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2017/05/12/wannacrypt-ransomware-worm-targets-out-of-date-systems/)
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This section covers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding privacy and data handling for Defender for Endpoint.
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> [!NOTE]
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> This article explains the data storage and privacy details related to Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Business. For more information related to Defender for Endpoint and other products and services like Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows, see [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=827576), and also [Windows privacy FAQ](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=827577).
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> This article explains the data storage and privacy details related to Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Business. For more information related to Defender for Endpoint and other products and services like Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows, see [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=827576).
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> If you're a GCC customer and in the process of moving from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint commercial to GCC, use <https://transition.security.microsoft.com> to access your Microsoft Defender for Endpoint commercial data.
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## Endpoint versions
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|Windows 10, version 2004 (with [KB4586853](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4586853))<br/>See note 1 following this table| <br/> [Deprecated](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-version-2004-end-of-servicing); upgrade now| <br/> [Deprecated](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-version-2004-end-of-servicing); upgrade now| <br/> [Deprecated](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-version-2004-end-of-servicing); upgrade now|
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|Windows 10, version 1809 (with [KB4586839](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4586839))<br/>See note 1 following this table| <br/> [Deprecated](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1803-1809-end-of-servicing); upgrade now| <br/> [Deprecated](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1803-1809-end-of-servicing); upgrade now| <br/> [Deprecated](/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1803-1809-end-of-servicing); upgrade now|
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> 1. The patch must be deployed before device onboarding in order to configure Defender for Endpoint to the correct environment.
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> 3. When using the [Microsoft Monitoring Agent](onboard-downlevel.md#install-and-configure-microsoft-monitoring-agent-mma) make sure to choose `Azure US Government` under **Azure Cloud** if using the [setup wizard](/azure/log-analytics/log-analytics-windows-agents#install-agent-using-setup-wizard). If you're using a [command line](/azure/log-analytics/log-analytics-windows-agents#install-agent-using-command-line) or a [script](/azure/log-analytics/log-analytics-windows-agents#install-agent-using-dsc-in-azure-automation), set the `OPINSIGHTS_WORKSPACE_AZURE_CLOUD_TYPE` parameter to `1`. The minimum MMA supported version is `10.20.18029` (March 2020).
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