Microsoft has released a new round of critical security patches addressing several high-severity vulnerabilities across Windows, Edge, and Microsoft 365. The updates focus on closing remote code execution flaws that could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges or install malicious software without user interaction. For organizations relying heavily on Microsoft ecosystems, this month’s patches represent a vital layer of defense against increasingly targeted exploits.

IT administrators are encouraged to prioritize deployment of these updates as soon as possible, particularly across systems exposed to external connections or shared file environments. Delaying updates continues to be one of the top risk factors for ransomware entry and credential theft. Alongside the fixes, Microsoft has strengthened Defender SmartScreen and reinforced identity protection policies within Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).