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Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates.

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‘BlueHammer’ Exploit Targets Windows, Potentially Impacting 1 Billion+ Devices

A researcher released a working ‘BlueHammer’ Windows zero-day exploit that could impact over 1 billion devices, granting SYSTEM-level access and leaving no patch yet.

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Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

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Microsoft Patches Windows Flaw Causing VPN Disruptions

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-21525, an actively exploited RasMan flaw that can crash Windows VPN services and disrupt remote access.

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Windows Users at Risk as Critical Zoom Vulnerability Exploited

A critical Zoom vulnerability put Windows users at risk of data theft and system compromise. Zoom has patched the flaw. Users should update immediately.

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New Splunk Windows Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks

Splunk for Windows has a high-severity flaw that lets local users escalate privileges through misconfigured file permissions. Learn how to fix it.

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