patch tuesday

Buckle up, Windows users! It’s 2025, and we’re kicking off the year with significant developments in the realm of cybersecurity and system updates. January’s Patch Tuesday brings us not just a laundry list of updates but also a glimpse into emerging trends that could redefine how cybersecurity...

If your organization operates on any version of Microsoft Windows, gather 'round—this is one of those times when "Patch Tuesday" deserves front-row seats on your priority list. The latest cybersecurity bulletin reveals a pair of nasty vulnerabilities snaking through Microsoft's Lightweight...

If you were dreaming of wrapping up work early for the holidays, Microsoft has different plans for you. Its December Patch Tuesday is here, and it packs a punch with a hefty 72 new vulnerabilities patched in Windows and other Microsoft products. Among these fixes, an actively-exploited zero-day...

The Windows 11 24H2 Patchday Update, rolled out last Tuesday as part of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday updates, has sparked a maelstrom of controversy in the tech world. As per user reports flooding in shortly after release, the update—while aiming to fix bugs and plug security gaps—has...

It's that time of the week – let’s grab a cup of coffee, fire up those monitors, and talk all things Windows. In this comprehensive rundown of the big news, we’re diving into the latest Patch Tuesday updates, dissecting why Microsoft’s stance on Windows 11 system requirements remains tougher...

In a surprising twist in the ever-dynamic world of tech, Microsoft recently illuminated the screens of approximately 400 million Windows users with a stark warning: “Do not update your PCs.” This guidance came amid the rollout of what is termed the final Patch Tuesday of 2024—an event that...

As the year comes to a close, Microsoft has pulled no punches, laying out an extensive array of security updates in its December 2024 Patch Tuesday rollout. In total, a staggering 71 vulnerabilities have been addressed, with 16 categorized as critical and one particularly alarming zero-day...

On December 12, 2024, Microsoft rolled out its final Patch Tuesday update for the year, addressing a significant wave of security vulnerabilities that could potentially threaten the integrity and safety of Windows 11 users. This update is by no means a small affair; it covers a staggering 72...

Every year, as the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to festive gatherings, delicious food, and perhaps a few gifts under the tree. However, for security administrators managing Windows environments, the December Patch Tuesday is more like a delivery of coal than a sleigh full...

As the curtain falls on 2024, Microsoft has delivered its final Patch Tuesday update of the year—an update that’s bursting at the seams with critical fixes. This month, a total of 71 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) have been addressed, but two vulnerabilities, in particular, are...

In a year that has seen more than its fair share of security challenges, Microsoft has once again rolled out its December Patch Tuesday updates. This month, administrators and IT professionals have a total of 71 patches to review across ten product families. Among these updates, a noteworthy 17...

As Windows users wrapped up their 2024 Patch Tuesday celebrations, Microsoft unleashed an impressive army of patches aimed at combating the ever-present threat of cyber vulnerabilities. In total, 72 security flaws across its software ecosystem were squashed, including a particularly nasty one...

December is known for festive cheer and, for many Windows users, heart palpitations as they brace for the monthly barrage of security patches from Microsoft. This December 2024 Patch Tuesday is no exception, unveiling a hefty update that addresses a staggering 72 vulnerabilities, including 30...

Microsoft recently uncovered two daunting vulnerabilities within its widely-used Office and Excel suites as part of its December Patch Tuesday updates. These vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-49059 and CVE-2024-49069, have the potential to expose user systems to Remote Code Execution (RCE)...

Microsoft, ever the diligent guardian of its Windows ecosystem, has rolled out the KB5048652 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2. This December 2024 Patch Tuesday fix comes with not just a handful of improvements, but also addresses a pressing issue that has irked many users: the infamous...

As the holiday season approaches, Microsoft has given system administrators a mixed bag of updates in its final Patch Tuesday for 2024. With a total of 72 fixes rolled out on December 10, 2024, the gifts this year are more practical than extravagant. While there’s no lump of coal in sight, the...

It’s that time of the month again—Patch Tuesday is here! Microsoft has rolled out a series of updates for Windows 11 (KB5048667 and KB5048685), delivering essential security upgrades and stability improvements to users across all supported versions, including 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. Let’s dive...

On December 10, 2024, Microsoft unleashed two significant cumulative updates for Windows 11 users: KB5048667 and KB5048685, aimed at versions 24H2 and 23H2, respectively. These updates are more than just routine maintenance; they address various security vulnerabilities and bugs that could...

As 2024 approaches its finale, we find ourselves on the brink of the last Patch Tuesday of the year. Despite feeling like we just kicked off the New Year, the tech world has been bustling with a barrage of developments, particularly within the Windows ecosystem. With Windows 11 continuing to...

In the latest episode of Windows Weekly (#910), hosts Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott dive deep into a smorgasbord of tech titillations, from Intel's latest leadership shuffle to Microsoft's constant sparring with the FTC. It’s a tech news buffet that not only looks toward...