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India's CERT-In has issued a new guideline for organizations. They must now patch critical vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems within 12 hours of notification, where feasible. This rapid response is required to counter threats from attackers using AI tools to automate and accelerate their attacks.
Palo Alto Networks has confirmed attackers are actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in its GlobalProtect VPN software. The flaw allows unauthorized access, making immediate patching essential for all affected organizations.
Microsoft's May security update for Windows 11 is failing for some users, leaving their systems unprotected. The installation fails and rolls back when the device's boot partition has insufficient free space. The issue occurs during the reboot phase, leaving dozens of security patches uninstalled.
Microsoft has officially acknowledged that the May 2026 Windows 11 security update, KB5089549, is failing to install on some devices. Affected users are reporting an error code 0x800f0922, which prevents the update from completing. The company is currently investigating the issue.
Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals a critical trend: exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities now accounts for 31% of initial breach access. The findings underscore a persistent and dangerous gap between when security fixes are released and when organizations actually apply them, leaving systems exposed.