Microsoft releases more than 650 patches in a single day, setting new record

Microsoft is preparing to set a new record for the number of vulnerabilities fixed on Patch Tuesday in September. according to edgethe company will release more than 650 patches for Windows alone, which is about six times its normal monthly release volume. New artificial intelligence models speed up the search for software vulnerabilities, driving patch counts to unusually high levels. Previously, the Anthropic Mythos model found issues in all major operating systems and web browsers, and later OpenAI launched its own network security model, which can be used by trusted partners. Typically, Microsoft patches about 100 vulnerabilities each month, but the company released about 200 patches in June, at least 570 in July, and closed nearly 400 vulnerabilities in August. The September release should now have over 650 Windows fixes. At the same time, the large number of updates places an additional burden on businesses that need to install patches quickly. Administrators must first check for updates to ensure they don't break critical enterprise applications, creating a so-called 'patch gap' between disclosed vulnerabilities and those that are fixed. This problem is particularly acute due to the speed with which artificial intelligence can discover and analyze vulnerabilities. Anthropic previously reported that Mythos can create effective exploits for newly disclosed issues in hours instead of weeks, so delays in patching increase the risk of attacks. The company continues to increase its use of specialized artificial intelligence tools to proactively find weaknesses in its Windows, Azure and other software products. Experts predict that even the current record may be broken in the near future, especially with the emergence of next-generation artificial intelligence models focused on cybersecurity. Starting today (September 9), the update can be downloaded through Windows Update.