Update Windows: Record Patch Tuesday fixes flaw already under attack
Microsoft's October Patch Tuesday fixes 1,413 flaws, including an actively exploited Windows Shell zero-day.
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Microsoft's October Patch Tuesday fixes 1,413 flaws, including an actively exploited Windows Shell zero-day.
Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,411 CVEs, including one actively exploited Windows Shell bypass.
Microsoft patched a record 1,413 flaws, including exploited Windows Shell bug CVE-2026-96951 now on CISA’s KEV list.
Roundup ranks 2026 application allowlisting tools, scoring ThreatLocker 8.8/10, Airlock Digital 8.5/10 and free Microsoft WDAC among top default-deny options.
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