This week, Microsoft has just released the biggest Patch Tuesday in its history with 570 security vulnerabilities fixed, AI is forcing IT teams to rethink how quickly they deploy updates, and we’re seeing yet another reminder that patching isn’t always straightforward when one Windows update is already being blocked on some Dell systems. We’ll also look at new attacks targeting password manager users, another major third-party breach, more fallout from Broadcom’s VMware strategy, some interesting AI news from OpenAI and Anthropic, and much more.
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News:
Record Breaking Patch Tuesday
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-july-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-massive-570-flaws-3-zero-days/
Some Dell Devices Blocked from Getting Updates
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-some-dell-devices-shut-down-after-windows-update/
Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 Updates
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-ships-exchange-server-2016-and-2019-security-updates-with-key-admin-guidance/
Microsoft Recommends Shorter Update Timelines
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/10/microsoft-windows-update-deployment-timelines/
11 Shims with Known Issues Remained Signed by Microsoft
https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/microsoft-secure-boot-has-been-broken-for-most-of-its-existence/
US Gov Warns of Router-Based Attacks
https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/the-us-government-warns-that-russia-state-hackers-are-coming-after-your-router/
Phishing Campaigns Targeting LastPass and Bitwarden Customers
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lastpass-bitwarden-users-targeted-with-fake-security-alerts/
Lidl Suffers Breach
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lidl-discloses-online-shop-breach-after-service-provider-hack/
Another VMware Related Lawsuit
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/07/allstate-accuses-broadcom-of-auditing-it-because-it-quit-vmware-ca/
Trusted Launch for Windows Server Virtual Machines
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-announces-trusted-launch-for-virtual-machines-in-windows-server-insider-preview/
XenServer 9 in Preview
https://www.heise.de/en/news/XenServer-9-Now-from-Citrix-again-and-not-just-for-desktops-11352189.html
Warning for ShareFile Customers
(Progress customer advisory discussed on the podcast – no public article referenced)
Anthropic Extends Fable Access
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/claude-fable-5-stays-free-for-paid-users-until-july-19-as-anthropic-buys-more-time/
Updates from OpenAI
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-temporarily-relaxes-gpt-56-sol-usage-limits/
HSE Impacted by Another Cyber Attack
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0710/1582708-hse-data-breach/
Scripts, Tricks and Tips:
Tips to Expedite Patching
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/10/microsoft-windows-update-deployment-timelines/
