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Microsoft is now rolling out an emergency Windows security patch to address a flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service. Microsoft has had to release patches for Windows 10 as well as older Windows versions such as Windows 8 and has even released a security update for Windows 7, which officially went out of support last year. Microsoft is subsequently releasing more security patches for other versions of Windows to prevent the new vulnerability. Microsoft security researchers accidentally published their PoC exploit online, and hackers were immediately spoonfed with all the information they needed to start taking advantage of vulnerable Windows computers all over the world. Microsoft has noted the latest patch doesn’t fix all systems and is still currently working on releasing new security updates to fix the flaw. These devices will receive three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security patches. Older realme models outside these series will retain the standard 2 years of Android updates and 3 years of security patches. Select devices are now granted support for 5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft releases security patches for 'PrintNightmare' Vulnerability" and "realme extends OS updates and security patches for select models".

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Microsoft is now rolling out an emergency Windows security patch to address a flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service. Microsoft has had to release patches for Windows 10 as well as older Windows versions such as Windows 8 and has even released a security update for Windows 7, which officially went out of support last year.

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Microsoft is subsequently releasing more security patches for other versions of Windows to prevent the new vulnerability. Microsoft security researchers accidentally published their PoC exploit online, and hackers were immediately spoonfed with all the information they needed to start taking advantage of vulnerable Windows computers all over the world. Microsoft has noted the latest patch doesn’t fix all systems and is still currently working on releasing new security updates to fix the flaw.

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Our coverage of Windows security patch includes: "Microsoft releases security patches for 'PrintNightmare' Vulnerability"; "realme extends OS updates and security patches for select models"; "Xiaomi extends update policy: 5 years of OS updates, 7 for security patches". Each article provides unique insights and information.