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Microsoft November 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,235 flaws, Outlook zero-day
Today is Microsoft’s November 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates addressing a record-breaking 1,235 flaws, including one actively exploited Microsoft Outlook zero-day vulnerability. This Patch Tuesday addresses 66 “Critical” vulnerabilities, 48 of which are Remote Code Execution (RCE), 15 are Elevation of Privilege (EoP), and three are Use-After-Free in Microsoft Edge. The approximate number of […]
Microsoft fixes audio issues caused by September security updates
Microsoft says the November 2026 cumulative updates resolve USB audio issues plaguing Windows users who have installed security updates released since September. The company explained, when it acknowledged this known issue days after the September 2026 Patch Tuesday, that USB Audio Class 1.0 devices failed to start or produce audio on some systems after installing […]
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5131096 extended security update
Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5131096 extended security update, which includes this month’s November 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes and a few bug fixes and changes. If you are running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or are enrolled in the ESU program, you can install this update as normal by going to Settings, clicking Windows Update, and […]
Windows 11 KB5132061 & KB5131087 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released the Patch Tuesday Windows 11 KB513261 and KB5131087 cumulative updates for versions 26H2/25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and bugs and add new features. Today’s updates are mandatory as they contain the November 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for hundreds of vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check […]
Fake OpenAI, SpaceX events used to steal Microsoft, Google accounts
Hackers are using fake OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic event invitations to lure employees into phishing attacks, using two different phishing-as-a-service platforms to steal Microsoft and Google account credentials and authentication sessions. According to a new report from Push Security, the attackers use convincing event registration pages offering free access to premium AI services and other […]
Microsoft fixes Smart App Control broken by October Windows update
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that prevented some users from activating the Smart App Control security feature after installing the October 2026 KB5127648 Windows 11 security update. Smart App Control uses Microsoft’s code integrity features and app intelligence services, and it works alongside SmartScreen and Microsoft Defender to block potentially harmful apps or binaries. […]
Microsoft finally fixes VPN issues caused by September updates
Microsoft has resolved Always On VPN connection failures triggered after installing the September 2026 Windows 11 security updates. The Always On VPN remote access solution runs in the background and establishes secure tunnels back to the user’s corporate network when their devices connect to the Internet. It has replaced the legacy DirectAccess technology and supports […]
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop failures caused by recent Windows updates
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that prevents non-admin users from connecting to devices via Remote Desktop when the “Administrator protection” security feature is enabled. When Administrator protection is enabled, it prompts standard users to authenticate with Windows Hello (PIN or biometric) when they try to change the Windows Registry or install new apps. This […]
Windows 11 KB5127936 update released with 41 changes and fixes
Microsoft released the KB5127936 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 26H2, with 41 changes, including File Explorer and Cloud rebuild improvements. KB5127936 is a preview update that adds new features and fixes at the end of each month, letting IT admins and users test them before they roll out to the entire […]
Microsoft urges Entra ID admins to migrate users to passkeys
Microsoft again asked Entra ID administrators to migrate users to phishing-resistant methods to avoid sign-in disruptions before it retires SMS and voice authentication in February 2027. This retirement process applies only to Microsoft Entra ID workforce tenant authentication scenarios and not to Azure AD B2C or Microsoft Entra External ID customer identity scenarios. Before Microsoft […]