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Microsoft today released software updates to plug security holes in its Windows operating systems and related software. This month's relatively light patch batch is refreshingly bereft of any zero-day threats, or even scary critical vulnerabilities. But it does fix four…

It’s a light Patch Tuesday for February 2022, as Microsoft issues fixes for just 48 CVEs, including a solitary zero-day.

This month's set of updates is the smallest since August 2021, with no 'critical' vulnerabilities - but admins should still act on them as soon as possible

The update was rolled out as part of a mandatory patch for Windows 11 users

One zero-day addressed has been observed in active attacks

Nearly 6 months after the launch of Windows 10 21H1, Microsoft has finally certified the OS update for broad distribution. On the Windows 10 21H1 status page Microsoft said: Current status as of November 3, 2021 Windows 10, version 21H1 is designated for broad deployment. As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the […]

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Build 19043.1319 (21H1) and Build 19044.1263 (21H2) for the Release Preview Channel, released on Oct. 19, 2021.

Microsoft's update for this month brings fixes for four zero-day vulnerabilities and 74 updates to the Windows ecosystem — including a difficult-to-test kernel update and an Exchange Server update that requires some technical skill and due diligence.

A previously known threat actor is using the flaw in a broad cyber-espionage campaign, security vendor warns.

This VERT Alert addresses Microsoft's October 2021 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities.