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Microsoft Windows Security Update: 2-Week Deadline for Critical Zero-Day Patches

Federal agencies face a two-week deadline to patch critical Windows vulnerabilities as CISA warns of active exploitation. The update addresses 196 CVEs, including two zero-day threats already being used in attacks. Security experts urge all organizations to prioritize these patches.

Unprecedented Windows Security Update Released

Microsoft has released what sources indicate may be its largest-ever security update, addressing a record-breaking 196 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in this month’s Patch Tuesday release. According to reports, this surpasses the previous monthly high of 161 vulnerabilities and comes during what has already been a record-breaking year for Windows security patches. The update affects all supported versions of Microsoft Windows and related server operating systems.