Microsoft has issued the latest Patch Tuesday round-up of Windows security fixes and this time it’s serious: 2 of 4 new zero-day bugs are being actively exploited.

The November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2 make it possible to use the Copilot key on PCs that have one to open other apps.

Suspected Russian hackers were caught exploiting a recently patched Windows vulnerability as a zero-day in ongoing attacks targeting Ukrainian entities.

In confirming the deployment of patch KB5001716 to Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs, Microsoft warns that “when this update is installed, Windows may attempt to download and install feature updates to your device if it is approaching or has reached the end of support for your currently installed Windows version.

Windows' KB5001716, which automatically updates the OS to the latest version, has been installed on many PCs without their users knowing.

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After hitting users with five zero-day vulnerabilities in October, November’s Patch Tuesday update has followed up with another four from a total haul of 89 CVEs. In terms of priorities, admins will want to start by patching the two zero days that are being actively exploited before moving on to three other vulnerabilities rated “critical”,