Patch your PC: Microsoft’s latest update fixes 89 security flaws, including four zero-day vulnerabilities. Bugs could expose your sensitive info, give hackers control of your PC or let them run malicious code remotely. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and hit Check for updates.
Update your PC! Patch Tuesday fixes 98 flaws
Keeping your devices updated is important. Developers release patches and fixes that improve your phone or computer’s performance and protect it against the latest threats.
Here’s a surprise for iPhone users — you can get the latest updates early if you take this simple step. Tap or click here to learn how to stay ahead of the pack.
Many Big Tech companies gather updates and release them on the second Tuesday of every month, known as Patch Tuesday. Microsoft just had its first one for 2023, and it’s a big one. Here’s what it addresses and how to get the update.
Zero-day
Microsoft describes a zero-day vulnerability as “a flaw in software for which no official patch or security update has been released.” This week the tech giant revealed fixes for one of these flaws, along with 98 others (11 of which are labeled as critical).
The zero-day flaw, CVE-2023-21674, can be exploited by an attacker to gain system privileges. The hacker can use these privileges to steal data, run commands or deploy malware.
The 11 critical fixes involve more elevation privileges, security bypasses and remote code execution, which hackers can use to take over your system. Here’s the list:
- CVE-2023-21743
- CVE-2023-21551
- CVE-2023-21730
- CVE-2023-21556
- CVE-2023-21555
- CVE-2023-21543
- CVE-2023-21546
- CVE-2023-21546
- CVE-2023-21679
- CVE-2023-21548
- CVE-2023-21535
The remaining vulnerabilities involve information disclosure, denial of service and spoofing.
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Update your Windows PC now
Updating Windows gets you the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your PC run more efficiently while keeping up its defenses.
Update your browser! Chrome, Edge and Safari patched against zero-day flaw
Keeping your devices and software up to date is among the easiest and most critical actions you can take to protect against hacks and exploits. You have no excuse for skipping this step.
Apple’s iOS 16 will launch later this year. In the meantime, Apple is still adding incremental updates to its current OS, and we recently reached iOS 15.6. This update addresses a whopping 37 security flaws. Tap or click here for details and instructions on protecting against these dangerous bugs.
Update Windows now to protect against this dangerous exploit
Keeping your devices and software up to date is among your first defense against security breaches.
We’ve recently seen an uptick in critical Chrome, Windows, iOS, Firefox and Zoom updates. The fixes address zero-day vulnerabilities and security flaws that hackers can exploit to launch attacks. Tap or click here for detailed instructions on updating your systems.
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One of the easiest ways to protect against security flaws, hacks, bugs and viruses is to keep your software and devices updated. Developers push updates and patches to repair known security issues and prevent future ones.
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🔄 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft just dropped fixes for 118 security flaws, including five zero-day vulnerabilities. These bugs let hackers bypass security features, execute malicious code remotely and take control of your system — all bad stuff. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, then click Check for updates.
Update your PC! Windows Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days and 75 flaws
Updates can come out so quickly in the tech world that they make your head spin. But there’s one consistent update. Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday update is released on the second Tuesday of every month. The new update for May 2022 came out this week, and it’s pretty essential.
Update your iPhone, Mac and iPad now! Emergency patch fixes zero-day flaws
It is crucial that you keep your devices updated to the latest versions. Typically, these updates correct security flaws and vulnerabilities but can often include a few new features.
Android devices are more targeted by cybercriminals than Apple, but the operating system updates are equally important. When Apple releases an emergency patch for iOS, macOS and iPadOS, you know that it is serious.
Patch your Windows PC now to stamp out 50 vulnerabilities
Microsoft has rolled out another slew of fixes for Windows vulnerabilities in the June edition of Patch Tuesday. The second Tuesday of every month is when major software developers fix problems with their software.
The latest update corrects 50 security flaws. It includes six zero-day vulnerabilities and a handful that have been marked as critical or high priority. The new version of Windows might be on the horizon, but Microsoft isn’t slowing down on updates.
Windows 10: Latest security patch fixes a zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft and other tech companies regularly release updates and security patches for their software. This not only ensures that you get the latest features but also keeps your devices protected.
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Your everyday tech holds so much valuable information. Between your computer, smartphone and tablet, we’re talking precious photos, private files and enough personal data to make hackers come running.
And with more and more of our information stored digitally, we’re exposed like never before to cybercriminals who want to get their hands on it. One of the sneakiest ways they do it? Spyware.