Microsoft Patches Record 1,413 Vulnerabilities, Including Actively Exploited Windows Shell Bug

Microsoft has released patches for a record 1,413 vulnerabilities as part of its Patch Tuesday update, including a critical Windows Shell bug (CVE-2026-96951) that is actively being exploited. This vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass Mark of the Web defenses through specially crafted files, highlighting the ongoing challenge of securing widely used platforms.