Microsoft's record October update fixes a Windows flaw attackers are already using
Microsoft's October update fixes more than 1,400 security flaws, a record the company credits partly to AI models finding bugs. One is a zero day, meaning attackers were already using it, and it affects Windows 10 and 11. At least 78 are rated critical.
Why it matters
Critical flaws can be exploited with little or no action from you, so postponing updates on a work laptop is a real risk. Krebs on Security also reports that Microsoft extended free Windows 10 security updates to October 2027.
Your moveOpen Windows Update on every work computer and install the October updates. If you are still on Windows 10, plan your upgrade before October 2027.
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