SecuritySchneier on Securityabout 1 hour ago
Microsoft Patches Record 972 Vulnerabilities
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Microsoft released a security update on September 8, 2026, fixing a record 972 vulnerabilities, with 112 rated as high critical-severity. This follows a then-record 570 patches in July and 620 in August. The surge is attributed to AI-powered vulnerability discovery, which is also accelerating the weaponization of exploits from patches.
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