# Microsoft Issues Record Security Patches, Including Two Active Zero-Days

Microsoft released a record number of security updates, patching between 570 and 622 flaws—depending on the count—including two zero-day vulnerabilities that are currently being actively exploited. The unprecedented patch volume underscores the growing threat landscape and the urgent need for users to apply updates immediately.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [Krebs on Security](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/microsoft-patches-a-record-570-security-flaws/) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:22:42 +0000
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/microsoft-patches-record-622-flaws.html) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:55:47 +0530
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/researcher-drops-new-windows-zero-day.html) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:37:07 +0530

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/microsoft-patches-record-number-of-security-vulnerabilities-citing-its-use-of-ai/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:20:18 +0000
- [Hacker News](https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.14587) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:50:07 +0000