Microsoft released 622 security patches on its July Patchday, addressing vulnerabilities across its products including Windows, Office, Edge, and SharePoint. Of these, 60 were classified as critical, with 416 affecting Windows alone. Two specific vulnerabilities—CVE-2026-56164 and CVE-2026-56155—are already being exploited by attackers, prompting warnings from CISA and recommendations for urgent mitigation. The Zero Day Initiative advises rapid patching due to potential risks of ransomware attacks. Additionally, a known vulnerability allowing bypass of BitLocker encryption was addressed, alongside numerous other issues related to Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser.
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