Microsoft Plugs 34 Security Holes in Record-Setting "Patch Tuesday"

What's happening: Microsoft has released a record number of patches to address a host of Windows vulnerabilities.

What it means: These patches close 34 'security holes' through which cyber-criminals could gain access to computers running Windows.

What to do: Have IT staff install all patches in the corporate environment. Instruct staff to install the patches on home PCs .

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From Brian Krebs; Washington Post: Microsoft Issues Record Number of Security Updates

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday issued an unprecedented number of updates to fix security problems in PCs powered by its Windows operating systems and other software: The software giant released patches to plug at least 34 security holes, the highest number of vulnerabilities it has ever addressed in a single month.

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