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Jul 15, 2026

Microsoft releases record security patches, leveraging AI for vulnerability detection

Jul 15, 2026
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Microsoft has issued a record 570 security patches for its products, including Windows and Office, during its monthly update. The company attributes the increase in vulnerabilities identified to the use of AI technology, which has helped uncover previously hidden security flaws.

  • Microsoft released 570 security patches for various products, marking a record number for its monthly update known as 'Patch Tuesday.'
  • Among the vulnerabilities, at least two are classified as zero-days, meaning they were exploited before Microsoft was aware of them.
  • One zero-day affects Windows Server, allowing privilege escalation, while another impacts SharePoint, with warnings from CISA about active exploitation.
  • The increase in patches is linked to Microsoft's use of AI to discover security vulnerabilities, as stated by Windows head Pavan Davuluri.
  • AI is helping researchers identify long-dormant vulnerabilities in software code, some of which may date back decades.
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