Earlier, Microsoft released its routine September update. Unfortunately, it caused severe disruptions with cell copy-pasting and formula calculations in Microsoft Excel. Consequently, the company deployed the KB5002665 out-of-band patch to rectify those specific errors. Now, Microsoft is distributing another optional preview update. However, this new release introduces an even more astonishing failure. After installing this package, some users discover their Office licenses missing entirely.

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#Anthropic’s #Mythos #AImodel is uncovering #softwarebugs at an unprecedented rate, #overwhelming #Microsoft’s ability to #patch them. While Microsoft prioritises critical and important bugs, the sheer volume of vulnerabilities, including those that could be exploited through chaining, poses a significant risk. This situation highlights the need for a reevaluation of #vulnerabilitytriage strategies in the #AIage. https://www.propublica.org/article/anthropic-mythos-microsoft-software-vulnerabilities?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

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Last week, Microsoft dispatched the optional non-security update KB5120998. It reached users of Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. This optional release carries an inherent testing purpose. Generally, the system avoids installing such updates automatically. Users must actively click the check for updates button. Alternatively, they must enable the option to get the latest updates immediately. Installation Triggers Black Screens…

Microsoft lanceert Project Perception, een goedkope AI-tool die softwarebugs opspoort en repareert, als aanval op Anthropics Mythos.

Microsoft bereidt de lancering voor van een eigen AI-beveiligingstool die automatisch softwarebugs opspoort en repareert. De tool, die intern bekendstaat als 'Project Perception', moet nog deze maand beschikbaar komen voor het bedrijfsleven. Hiermee opent Microsoft direct de aanval op concurrent Anthropic, dat met het model Mythos momenteel de beste versie heeft voor geautomatiseerde bugfixing.

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For over 24 hours, many X users, including this reporter, have been experiencing issues with the site’s basic functionality. Some messages won’t load, timelines won’t update, and certain posts can’t...