<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd like to think so.
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd like
to think so.
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd like
to think so.
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
like to think so.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
If you _only_ wanted the quote, tell yourself that whenever I provided
just that, people complained that they wanted the whole article to avoid venturing onto a web page. You're damned if you do, and you're damned if
you don't.
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd like to think so.
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
If you _only_ wanted the quote, tell yourself that whenever I provided just that, people complained that they wanted the whole article to avoid venturing onto a web page. You're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't.
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
like to think so.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
On 2026-10-14 17:50, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates >>>> addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
like to think so.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
No, that's not the link.
I never open shortlinks, they can be malware.
On 2026-10-15 3:42 p.m., Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2026-10-14 17:50, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates >>>>> addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
like to think so.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
No, that's not the link.
I never open shortlinks, they can be malware.
That's not a bad approach.
On 10/15/2026 5:30 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:<snip 18 lines>
On 2026-10-15 3:42 p.m., Carlos E.R. wrote:
That's not a bad approach.
If I navigate to a bad site, Norton blocks me, I honestly think it's
worth having over Microsoft Defender. I consider a Win11 PC to be
mostly carefree but with that solid antimalware package in place, it
gives me a reassurance.
On 10/15/2026 5:30 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-10-15 3:42 p.m., Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2026-10-14 17:50, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd >>>>> like to think so.
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security
updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
No, that's not the link.
I never open shortlinks, they can be malware.
That's not a bad approach.
If I navigate to a bad site, Norton blocks me, I honestly think it's
worth having over Microsoft Defender. I consider a Win11 PC to be
mostly carefree but with that solid antimalware package in place, it
gives me a reassurance.
If I navigate to a bad site, Norton blocks me, I honestly think it's
worth having over Microsoft Defender. I consider a Win11 PC to be
mostly carefree but with that solid antimalware package in place, it
gives me a reassurance.
I also think that having a decent additional level of protection is a
good idea on any computer I own. Nevertheless, I see no point of adding
that kind of stuff to a Mac.
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news? This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws. THAT will be news.
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in the industry".
It is to laugh.
If I navigate to a bad site, Norton blocks me, I honestly think it's
worth having over Microsoft Defender. I consider a Win11 PC to be
mostly carefree but with that solid antimalware package in place, it
gives me a reassurance.
I also think that having a decent additional level of protection is a
good idea on any computer I own. Nevertheless, I see no point of adding
that kind of stuff to a Mac.
It's specifically because I'm running Winblows, that I'm doing it, yeah.
It's part of the cash that goes toward "the cloud" as it were. But
they did give me a discount, at least.
On 10/15/2026 9:26 PM, Nick Charles wrote:
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote: >>
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news? This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws. THAT will be news. >>
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and
based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in >> the industry".
It is to laugh.
As if Apple is so perfect?
On 10/15/2026 9:26 PM, Nick Charles wrote:
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote: >>
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news? This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws. THAT will be news. >>
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and
based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in >> the industry".
It is to laugh.
As if Apple is so perfect?
As if Apple is so perfect?
When did I say that?
The fact is, TWO flaws is WAY better than 1,400. Right?
STILL laughable.
On Oct 15, 2026 at 9:27:57 PM EDT, ""Joel W. Crump"" <joelcrump@gmail.com> wrote:
On 10/15/2026 9:26 PM, Nick Charles wrote:
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote: >>>
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates >>>> addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news? This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws. THAT will be news. >>>
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and
based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in
the industry".
It is to laugh.
As if Apple is so perfect?
When did I say that?
The fact is, TWO flaws is WAY better than 1,400. Right?
STILL laughable.
On Oct 15, 2026 at 9:27:57 PM EDT, ""Joel W. Crump"" <joelcrump@gmail.com> wrote:
On 10/15/2026 9:26 PM, Nick Charles wrote:
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote: >>>
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates >>>> addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news? This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws. THAT will be news. >>>
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and
based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in
the industry".
It is to laugh.
As if Apple is so perfect?
When did I say that?
The fact is, TWO flaws is WAY better than 1,400. Right?
STILL laughable.
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news? This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws. THAT will be news.
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in the industry".
It is to laugh.
On 10/15/2026 9:26 PM, Nick Charles wrote:Give us your detailed list of Apple failures. I'll get you started:
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote: >>
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news?  This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws.  THAT will be
news.
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO
flaws and
based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst
security in
the industry".
It is to laugh.
As if Apple is so perfect?
On 2026-10-15 9:26 p.m., Nick Charles wrote:
On Oct 13, 2026 at 8:34:32 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote: >>
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This is supposed to be news?  This is just another day for MS.
Let us know when MS is NOT fixing thousands of flaws.  THAT will be news. >>
Because as you noted, there will always be more.
Meanwhile, there is a dumbass here complaining that Apple fixed TWO flaws and
based on that - get this - is claiming that Apple has "the worst security in >> the industry".
It is to laugh.
One of the things I needed to get used to in migrating to the Mac is the fact that I am not asked to restart to apply an update very often. Some might see that as a security problem; others will see it as evidence that there is little to fix. Whichever side you agree with, the reality is that you don't hear Mac users complaining that their identity was stolen, or that their data was lost because some malware encrypted their personal files. When there is malware for the Mac, it is usually the result of someone venturing onto a site that shares pirated software. In a way, those users totally deserve it.
The number is not important, as the real number is 50,000.
Give us your detailed list of Apple failures. I'll get you started:
iTunes Ping
As of Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:06:12 -0400, CrudeSausage wrote:
Give us your detailed list of Apple failures. I'll get you started:
iTunes Ping
Here's a historically grounded list of Apple products, services, and initiatives that failed, underperformed, or were discontinued. "Failure" is relative: some were commercial flops; others were useful experiments that never found a lasting audience.
Clear flops or short-lived products
iTunes Ping (2010-2012) - Apple's attempt at a music-focused social
network. It struggled to attract users and meaningful artist participation, and was shut down after two years.
Apple Maps' 2012 launch - The initial release had serious problems with directions, place data, and mapping accuracy. Apple apologized and replaced the executive in charge; the service itself improved and remains active. MobileMe (2008-2012) - Apple's paid suite of email, contacts, calendar, and file-sync services launched with major reliability and synchronization problems. Apple apologized, extended subscriptions, and eventually replaced it with iCloud.
Apple Newton MessagePad (1993-1998) - An ambitious handheld computer whose handwriting recognition became a punchline, though the Newton also had devoted users and influenced later mobile devices.
Apple Pippin (1996-1997) - A multimedia/game console platform licensed to third parties. It was expensive, had a small software library, and sold poorly.
Apple Bandai Pippin - The best-known Pippin system, launched in a market dominated by Sony, Nintendo, and Sega. It failed to gain meaningful
traction.
Macintosh TV (1993) - A black Mac that could also display television, but offered an awkward combination of computer and TV features at a high price and sold in very small numbers.
Apple III (1980-1984) - A business computer plagued by reliability and thermal-design problems. Early machines were especially failure-prone, and the product never became a major success.
Lisa (1983-1986) - A technically groundbreaking graphical computer, but its very high price and limited software market kept sales low. The later Macintosh made it largely redundant.
Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (1997) - A lavish, limited-edition Mac that was far too expensive for its performance and arrived as Apple was
struggling financially. Its price was eventually cut sharply.
eWorld (1994-1996) - Apple's online service, competing with CompuServe and AOL. It was polished but expensive, Mac-centric, and unable to build a
large subscriber base.
Cyberdog (1996-1997) - Apple's internet software suite for the classic Mac OS. It was discontinued before it could become a mainstream product. QuickTake cameras (1994-1997) - Among the earliest consumer digital
cameras, but quickly outpaced by competitors and discontinued after Apple's camera business was sold.
Apple USB Mouse / "hockey puck" mouse (1998-2000) - The round shape made it difficult for many people to orient and use comfortably. Apple replaced it with a more conventional design.
Apple Pro Mouse (2000-2005) - Its clear shell and touch-sensitive button
were distinctive, but the lack of a scroll wheel frustrated many users.
Later versions added scrolling.
iPod Hi-Fi (2006-2007) - A premium speaker dock for the iPod. Its high
price and limited features made it difficult to compete with less expensive speaker systems.
iPod shuffle, third generation (2009-2010) - It removed the device's
physical controls and relied on inline headphone controls and spoken menus. Apple restored buttons in the next model.
iPod nano, seventh generation (2012-2017) - A capable small music player,
but it arrived as smartphones were absorbing the dedicated music-player market. The nano line was discontinued.
iPod touch, final generation (2019-2022) - It remained useful as a low-cost iOS device, but its aging hardware and shrinking role in a phone-centered market led Apple to discontinue it.
Services and software that didn't last
Apple's social-networking efforts - Ping was the clearest example, but
Apple repeatedly tried to add social features to music and media products without building a durable social platform.
iTunes LP (2009-2018) - A digital-album format with liner notes, videos,
and other extras. It never became a standard way to buy music and was eventually phased out.
iTunes Extras for music albums - Bonus material attached to digital albums never became a major selling point for most customers.
MobileMe Gallery and iDisk - Features of MobileMe that were discontinued as Apple shifted toward iCloud's simpler storage and photo-syncing model.
Ping's successor social features in iTunes - Apple continued experimenting with artist pages, sharing, and recommendations, but none recreated the engagement of dedicated social platforms.
Apple's "Ping" integration with Facebook and Twitter - The idea that users would share music activity from inside iTunes did not overcome the fact
that people already used general-purpose social networks.
iTunes Radio (2013-2016) - The ad-supported radio service was folded into Apple Music. It had a limited footprint and struggled to stand out against established streaming services.
Beats Music (2014-2015 as a standalone service) - Apple bought Beats and
its streaming service, but retired the standalone app and migrated the service into Apple Music.
Apple Music Connect (2015-2018) - A social feature for artists to post directly to fans. It failed to become a compelling destination and was removed.
Apple's original TV app strategy - For years, Apple TV hardware and
software did not deliver the all-in-one television experience many
expected. The product survived, but the broader ambition repeatedly fell short of expectations.
Apple TV+'s early library strategy - The service launched with a small
slate of original shows and no large back catalog. That was a weakness at launch, even though the service later expanded.
iAd (2010-2016) - Apple's mobile advertising network failed to win enough advertisers and publishers to compete effectively. Apple shut it down.
Apple Maps Connect / business-listing tools - Apple has repeatedly had to improve how businesses manage their information in Maps, reflecting the difficulty of maintaining accurate local listings at scale.
Hardware and product-line misfires
Power Mac G4 Cube (2000-2001) - Beautifully designed and technically interesting, but expensive, less expandable than a tower, and not powerful enough for its price. Apple suspended production after weak sales.
PowerBook 5300 (1995) - A high-profile laptop family troubled by
reliability issues, including battery and component problems, damaging its reputation.
Power Mac G4 Cube's acrylic case - The case was striking but prone to
visible cracking, adding to customer concerns about an already niche
product.
Macintosh Portable (1989-1991) - A large, heavy, expensive portable Mac.
Its weight and price made it a poor fit for the "portable" promise.
20th Anniversary Macintosh - Also worth mentioning separately from the broader anniversary line: its luxury design could not compensate for its
poor value.
Apple eMate 300 (1997-1998) - A Newton-based laptop aimed at education. It was discontinued when Apple ended the Newton platform.
Apple QuickTake - Apple's early digital-camera line was a pioneering
effort, but it could not compete with the pace of the camera market.
Apple's licensed Mac-clone program (1995-1997) - It produced some well-regarded machines, but Apple concluded it was cannibalizing Mac sales and ended the program.
Macintosh Performa line (1990s) - A confusing sprawl of overlapping models and inconsistent naming made it hard for buyers to understand Apple's
lineup. Apple later simplified its product range.
Apple's early consumer desktop experiments - Models such as the Performa
and several low-end Macs suffered from confusing positioning and frequent revisions, rather than one single catastrophic product failure.
Apple Watch Edition in solid gold (2015-2016) - The $10,000-plus luxury version was discontinued after one generation. The broader Apple Watch succeeded; the gold version did not become a lasting product category. AirPower (announced 2017, canceled 2019) - Apple announced a wireless charging mat that could charge multiple devices in flexible positions, then canceled it after failing to meet its standards.
Apple Car / Project Titan (roughly 2014-2024) - Apple spent years exploring an electric and autonomous vehicle, but never announced a product and ultimately ended the project.
Apple's rumored television set - A full Apple-branded TV was widely anticipated but never shipped. Apple instead pursued the Apple TV box and
TV app.
HomePod (first generation, 2018-2021) - The original speaker was praised
for sound quality but criticized for its high price, limited smart-home ecosystem, and narrow service support. Apple discontinued it, then later revived the HomePod line with a new model.
HomePod mini's original Siri limitations - The hardware found a broader audience, but Siri's capabilities and smart-home reliability lagged expectations. That's a product weakness, not a failure of the mini itself. Apple Vision Pro's initial market performance - The first headset was an expensive, niche product with limited everyday use cases. It is too early
to call the platform a definitive failure, but the launch did not resemble
a mass-market hit.
Strategic bets that didn't work as intended
Apple's dependence on the Macintosh in the 1990s - The Mac remained important, but Apple's shrinking market share, confusing product lineup,
and financial troubles showed that the strategy was not sustainable in its then-current form.
The Copland operating-system project (1994-1996) - Apple's attempt to build
a modern Mac OS replacement collapsed under delays and technical
complexity. Apple canceled it and eventually acquired NeXT, whose
technology became the basis for Mac OS X.
Taligent - A joint Apple-IBM-Motorola effort to build a next-generation operating system and software framework. It failed to deliver the promised platform and was wound down.
Pink - An earlier Apple initiative for a next-generation operating system.
It was spun into Taligent and never became the successor to the classic Mac OS.
OpenDoc - A component-based software architecture promoted by Apple and partners. It failed to gain broad developer adoption and was discontinued. Cyberdog and OpenDoc together - Cyberdog was meant to showcase OpenDoc, but the platform's complexity and limited ecosystem prevented either from
taking off.
Apple's early PDA strategy - The Newton was innovative, but Apple did not turn it into a durable, dominant product line before the market shifted. Apple's first online-services strategy - eWorld and related services failed to compete with larger, more established networks.
Apple's attempt to make iTunes the center of all digital media - iTunes was enormously influential, but its increasingly crowded desktop app became cumbersome and was eventually split into separate Mac apps.
Important caveats
Discontinued doesn't always mean failed. The iPod, for example, was a huge success whose role diminished as the iPhone took over.
A product can fail commercially and still matter technically. The Newton, Lisa, and QuickTake helped establish ideas that became more successful
later.
Some entries are mixed cases. Apple Maps had a disastrous launch but recovered; HomePod's first generation was discontinued, but the product category returned; Vision Pro's long-term outcome is still unsettled.
Apple has also had many quiet cancellations that never became public products, so the list is necessarily incomplete .
Paul wrote:
The number is not important, as the real number is 50,000.
Not only the number, but the seriousness of each bug is what matters most.
Paul has the correct response to the "why only 2" that the Apple religious zealot asked, where we must note the religious zealot actually *believes* there were only 2 bugs in all of Apple's releases compared to 1400 in Windows.
I won't belabor how absurd that is, other than to say this thread was *opened* by an Apple religious zealot expressly to point out that poor Windows has 1400 bugs while Apple has... hmmm... they simply didn't say.
What is notable, always, is the Apple user is desperate to claim some "advantage" over Windows, even as they have to fabricate that advantage.
Although... I must note... I too am shocked at the 1400 figure, but I don't keep track of this stuff day to day. Is 1400 a normal number for Windows?
Dunno.
Does anyone?
Why 1400 this time?
Is that a typical amount for Windows?
If not, what is the typical amount?
(e.g., Apple's last bug count was over 200).
If not, what is the typical amount?
(e.g., Apple's last bug count was over 200).
You know as well as I do, that what an LLM-AI army produces, is critically affected by the prompt used to do it. That's one reason defects will be missed, by not including additional sentences to cover them off. You have
to "know the answer" when writing a query, to get a good answer in return.
The person who spent $120,000 worth of tokens, to translate some TypeScript to RUST, relates in his blog, what mistakes he made in the instructions
to his framework. How some of the machines, when hitting blocking behavior from one of the "roles" in the framework, went around it and did things
they weren't supposed to do. None of his files got erased, it wasn't
a context failure. And some things happened, when he closed the
lid on his laptop (which was running as the command center for the
small army of machines). He was apparently traveling, while running
this stuff, and not sitting at his desk. Even though this is a smart
person who is well up the Wizard Ladder, the lesson is always the same,
that "it would have worked better if my query was slightly different".
And 1400 is not a typical number for Windows. Assuming we're dealing with
the same metric as in the graph, that's like 20x any "normal" amount.
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/em-patch-tuesday-april-2026/
There's another graph here.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/microsoft-patches-a-record-972-vulnerabilities-112-of-them-critical/
On 10/15/2026 5:30 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-10-15 3:42 p.m., Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2026-10-14 17:50, CrudeSausage wrote:
On 2026-10-13 9:09 p.m., Alan K. wrote:
On 10/13/26 8:34 PM, CrudeSausage wrote:
<https://shorturl.at/nFg3w>Could a link to that article have saved the time and effort?  I'd >>>>> like to think so.
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security
updates
addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively
exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
It's right at the top. In fact, you quoted it.
No, that's not the link.
I never open shortlinks, they can be malware.
That's not a bad approach.
If I navigate to a bad site, Norton blocks me, I honestly think it's
worth having over Microsoft Defender. I consider a Win11 PC to be
mostly carefree but with that solid antimalware package in place, it
gives me a reassurance.
For example:
*Protecting against malware in macOS*
<https://support.apple.com/guide/security/protecting-against-malware-sec469d47bd8/web>
Those don't seem to protect against bugs.
a. Gatekeeper and notarization don't detect bugs
b. Xprotect only detects known malware, not bugs
c. System Integrity Protection protects from changes in system files
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| Nodes: | 16 (0 / 16) |
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