Microsoft September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 966 flaws, 2 zero-days
Microsoft releases 966 security updates, including 2 zero-days, on September 2026 Patch Tuesday.
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Microsoft addresses 966 security flaws with 2 zero-days in their September 2026 Patch Tuesday update.
Microsoft fixed 966 problems in their computer software to keep it safe from bad guys who might try to break into it.
Analysis
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Key points
- Microsoft addresses 966 security flaws in their September 2026 Patch Tuesday update
- Includes 2 zero-days, or vulnerabilities that were actively exploited
- 105 'Critical' vulnerabilities, including 81 RCE, 20 EoP, 2 ID, and 1 SFB flaws
- 204 flaws fixed earlier this month, including in Azure and Microsoft products
- AI-powered vulnerability discovery system used to identify more flaws
This update shows that Microsoft is doing a good job of finding and fixing problems in their software, which helps keep people's computers safe.
While this update is good, there are still many problems in the software, and some bad guys might find new ways to break into computers.
