Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses a record-breaking 570 flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities.
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The brief
Microsoft has released its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, including Windows 11 updates KB5101650 and KB5099414. The update cycle addresses 570 security flaws and three zero-day vulnerabilities.
Coverage from BleepingComputer and CyberScoop emphasizes the scale of the release, with CyberScoop describing it as 'the mother of all' vulnerability loads and noting that it triples the previous record set in June. Windows Central reports that Windows 11 now allows users to pause updates indefinitely, though certain conditions apply.
Future focus remains on the deployment of KB5101650 and KB5099414 as users download the latest features and security fixes.
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Quick answers
How many vulnerabilities were fixed in the July 2026 update?
Microsoft fixed 570 flaws, including three zero-days.
Which Windows 11 updates were released?
The updates available for download are KB5101650 and KB5099414.
How does this update compare to previous months?
According to CyberScoop, this vulnerability load triples the record previously set in June.
Coverage (8)
- Microsoft Patches Record 622 Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days Under Active Attack The Hacker News · 4h ago
- Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released BleepingComputer · 4h ago
- Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws Krebs on Security · 4h ago
- Microsoft discloses ‘the mother of all’ vulnerability loads, tripling June’s previous record CyberScoop · 4h ago
- Windows 11 KB5101650: New Features and Downloads tbreak.com · 4h ago
- Windows 11 KB5101650, KB5099414 July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates now available to download Neowin · 4h ago
- Windows 11 finally lets you pause updates forever (with a catch) Windows Central · 4h ago
- Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days BleepingComputer · 4h ago
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