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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update

The update also improves File Explorer, Widgets and Bluetooth while raising concerns over two exploited flaws and a publicly disclosed BitLocker issue.

  • On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Microsoft released security patches for a record 570 Windows vulnerabilities as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday cycle, surpassing the 206 bugs fixed in June and 164 in April.
  • Microsoft attributes the surge in patches to its internal AI-powered multi-model agentic scanning harness, codenamed MDASH, which identifies vulnerabilities that engineers then patch using human and AI-powered tools.
  • Among the fixes, three are zero-days with two already exploited in attacks, according to security provider Action1, including flaws affecting Active Directory and Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Security researchers warn that organizations should expect more frequent updates as Microsoft accelerates development; "Systems deployed in remote locations or shared environments may be particularly vulnerable," per Action1.
  • Beyond security fixes, the July update enhances Windows features including File Explorer and Bluetooth connectivity, while Microsoft introduced options to pause updates until specific dates for improved user control.
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Microsoft has blocked 570 security flaws on Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server with its July Patch Tuesday update, a figure that pulverizes all the monthly records set so far. This total far exceeds the previous monthly record of 206 security flaws, ... Read more Like KultureGeek on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter Don't forget to download our free iAddict app for iPhone and iPad (link App Store) Read more Microsoft updates Windows 10/1…

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BleepingComputer broke the news in Melville, United States on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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