Microsoft today released software updates to plug nearly 200 security holes across its Windows operating systems and supported software, a record number of fixes for the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday cycle. Nearly three dozen of those bugs earned Microsoft’s most dire “critical” rating, and exploit code for at least three of the weaknesses is now publicly available. According to Krebs on Security, microsoft today released software updates to plug nearly 200 security holes across its windows operating systems and supported software, a record number of fixes for the company’s monthly patch tuesday cycle. nearly three dozen of those bugs earned microsoft’s most dire “critical” rating, and exploit code for at least three of the weaknesses is now publicly available.. The development comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the sector. Krebs on Security reports that this marks a significant milestone for the industry. The Krebs on Security report provides additional context on the implications for market participants and regulatory frameworks moving forward.
