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Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5120249 Extended Security Updates for versions 22H2 and 21H2. The update fixes security vulnerabilities and bugs.
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday includes security updates for 400 flaws, with one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. This massive update underscores the importance of timely patching to protect against potential attacks.
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses a record 398 CVEs, with 42 rated critical, 355 important, and one moderate. The update includes patches for a wide range of products, such as .NET, Azure services, Microsoft Office, Windows components, and third-party integrations like GitHub Copilot.
Microsoft released Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5121003 and KB5120240 for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2. These updates address security vulnerabilities, fix bugs, and add new features to enhance system performance and protection.
Check Point Research tracks Operation Dream Job, a Lazarus group campaign targeting defense sectors with zero-day exploits and modified PDF viewers. The attackers use CVE-2026-68820 and CVE-2025-49113 to deploy backdoors and relay nodes, with Microsoft patching the zero-day in August 2026.
The article discusses Chrome's multi-layered defenses against abusive push notifications. It highlights the growing problem of deceptive notifications and Chrome's efforts to mitigate them.