Microsoft patches 80+ vulnerabilities, six flagged as “more likely” to be exploited
On March 2026 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft addressed 80+ vulnerabilities affecting its software and cloud services. Of these, two were publicly disclosed, but not actively …
Microsoft flips Windows Autopatch to default hotpatch security updates
Microsoft is changing the default behavior in Windows Autopatch so that hotpatch security updates are enabled automatically for eligible devices managed through Microsoft …
New Defender deployment tool streamlines Windows device onboarding with single executable
Microsoft’s Defender deployment tool for Windows helps administrators manage device onboarding at scale with updated progress visibility and additional controls. Onboarding …
Microsoft taps ASUS and Dell for the Windows 365 Cloud PC strategy
Microsoft is adding two new Windows 365 Cloud PC devices, the ASUS NUC 16 for Windows 365 and the Dell Pro Desktop for Windows 365, expanding hardware options for its …
Windows 365 for Agents brings managed cloud PCs to autonomous workflows
Microsoft’s Windows 365 for Agents is a cloud platform that gives AI agents secure access to cloud PCs. It lets builders run copilots, agents, and automated workflows in …
Microsoft extends security patching for three Windows products at a price
Support is ending for three Windows products released in 2016, with deadlines beginning in October 2026. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 …
Microsoft reveals critical Windows Admin Center vulnerability (CVE-2026-26119)
Microsoft has disclosed a privilege-escalation vulnerability in Windows Admin Center (WAC), a browser-based platform widely used by IT administrators and infrastructure teams …
Notepad++ secures update channel in wake of supply chain compromise
Notepad++, the popular text and source code editor for Windows whose update mechanism was hijacked last year, has been updated to prevent similar attacks in the future. …
Windows Notepad Markdown feature opens door to RCE (CVE-2026-20841)
Among the many security fixes released by Microsoft on February 2026 Patch Tuesday is one for CVE-2026-20841, a command injection vulnerability in Notepad that could be …
Microsoft begins Secure Boot certificate update for Windows devices
Microsoft has begun updating Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure that Windows devices continue to verify boot software as older certificates reach the …
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 6 exploited zero-days fixed in February 2026
Microsoft has plugged 50+ security holes on February 2026 Patch Tuesday, including six zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by attackers in the wild. The “security feature …
Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent
Microsoft is strengthening default protections in Windows through two security initiatives, Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent. User Transparency …
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