February 2026 Patch Tuesday

Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday addressed a significant number of vulnerabilities, including six zero-day exploits affecting Windows and Office, with several already being actively exploited. Additionally, Microsoft announced a phased plan to disable the older NTLM authentication protocol, urging organizations to prepare for the transition to more secure Kerberos-based systems. Adobe also released nine updates resolving 43 CVEs, with a large number being critical, making prompt patching crucial across all platforms.