Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday Plugs Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Six zero-days. Fifty-plus flaws. Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday is a frantic scramble against hackers who've already broken in. Developers, your AI sidekicks just got a rude security wake-up.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Six zero-days actively exploited, including Windows Shell bypass and AI IDE flaws—patch urgently.
- Developers: AI tools like Copilot expose API keys; enforce least-privilege to contain risks.
- Microsoft's reactive patching hints at deeper issues—expect AI vulns to surge in 2027.
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Originally reported by Krebs on Security
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