Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday Drops 77 Fixes — Including AI-Spotted Criticals — But Here's Why IT Can't Snooze
Billions of Windows users wake up to 77 fresh patches today. Skip them, and you're handing attackers the keys — especially with AI now spotting flaws humans miss.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- 77 vulnerabilities patched, 55% privilege escalations — prioritize SMB, Kernel, Winlogon.
- AI agent XBOW scores first Windows CVE, signaling shift in vuln discovery.
- Office Preview Pane RCEs demand immediate patches for email users.
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Originally reported by Krebs on Security
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