Hi Tamara, it is the CLSID of the Defender Shield Broker, a genuine Windows operating system component.
windows security CLSID: (6CED0DAA-4CDE-49C9-BA3A-AE163DC3D7AF) Is this a true Microsoft thread?
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windows security CLSID: (6CED0DAA-4CDE-49C9-BA3A-AE163DC3D7AF) Is this a true Microsoft thread?
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2021-12-19T05:10:54+00:00 Hi Tamara. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.
It looks like one. There is an explanation of Windows security CLSID here:
https://www.enigmasoftware.com/what-is-clsid-re...
Let me know if you have any other questions.