Microsoft Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Massive January 2025 Patch Update
In a record-setting security update, Microsoft has released its January 2025 Patch Tuesday, addressing a staggering 159 vulnerabilities, including eight zero-day exploits. This update particularly focuses on critical flaws within Windows Hyper-V that have been actively exploited. Experts describe this as one of the largest patch releases in years, highlighting concerns over the heightened number of security threats facing users. Notably, the patches for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have been introduced, although some users have reported issues with specific applications following the update. With the ongoing cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft urges users to update immediately to safeguard against potential exploits.
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