Windows Update SSD Failures

I ran across an article today about the latest Windows update (KB5063878) reportedly causing SSD failures when writing a large number of files (CyberSecurityNews report: Windows 11 24H2 Security Update Causes SSD/HDD Failures and Potential Data Corruption )

Some key points stood out:

🔹 Affected users are being advised to delay installation until Microsoft addresses the issue.

🔹 In the meantime, organizations are urged to rely on backups to protect against potential data loss.

It highlights the balance we face every day:

✅ Patch aggressively to stay secure.

⚠️ But recognize the risk of breaking critical systems.

At ClearPath, we believe corporate machines—especially mobile, high-profile, or complex systems—should be protected by more than just a cloud sync solution. Cloud sync is great, but it doesn’t always guarantee recovery if something truly breaks. A proper backup strategy for these critical endpoints ensures resilience when unexpected issues like this arise.

👉 What’s your take—should we accept the risks of fast patching, or does the backup conversation need to be front and center?