By Davey Winder
Publication Date: 2026-02-11 15:32:00
Windows is under attack — update now.
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Patch Tuesday is always a busy day, as Microsoft releases the monthly Windows security update. This month, however, the attackers have been busy. Rather than wait until Exploit Wednesday, when vulnerabilities have been confirmed, threat actors have already been exploiting no fewer than six Windows zero-days in ongoing attacks. The message from Microsoft is clear: Windows is under attack. My message likewise: update as soon as possible.
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