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Patch Tuesday
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Monthly security update releases and patch-priority guidance.
October Windows Server Updates Can Stall Exchange Mail: What to Do
Microsoft says October Windows Server updates can break Exchange OWA, mail flow and DAG health. Here is the affected-KB list, registry mitigation and verification order.
Windows October Update Fixes Zero-Day but Can Break Remote Desktop
Microsoft’s October 2026 Windows update fixes an exploited Shell bypass but can break Remote Desktop for some non-admin users. Here’s how to prioritize rollout.
Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday Makes AFD.sys the Patch Priority
Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes roughly 400 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited AFD.sys privilege-escalation flaw. Windows teams should patch the exploited kernel bug first, then move quickly through exposed server roles, Office, SharePoint, and other high-risk systems.
Microsoft Says AI Will Make Windows Security Updates Bigger
Microsoft says AI-assisted vulnerability discovery will increase the number of Windows security fixes customers see in each release. For IT teams, the shift makes patch operations less about one monthly event and more about continuous risk-based deployment.
Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday Is a Windows Patching Priority List
Microsoft’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes more than 200 vulnerabilities, including publicly disclosed Windows, BitLocker, and HTTP.sys flaws. The useful question is not whether to patch, but which systems should move first.