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July Patch Tuesday only feels endless

July 21, 2026 · Sophos Threat Research · Severity: LOW

This article covers the July 2026 Patch Tuesday, which saw a massive influx of 575 CVEs and 479 advisories, largely driven by AI-related vulnerabilities. Microsoft also reverted to its traditional blog-post format for announcing patches.

Key Takeaways

  • July Patch Tuesday released 575 CVEs and 479 advisories.
  • AI contributed to the high volume of patches this month.
  • Microsoft returned to its original blog-post format for updates.
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