Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft has released fixes for 77 security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio in the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including a high-severity SQL Server flaw affecting multiple supported versions. It also disclosed that two of the newly published vulnerabilities were publicly known before patches became available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation so … Read more

Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks

Acronis reported that small and midsize businesses often install software patches within a week. However, a significant minority of devices remain unpatched for weeks, leaving systems exposed after vulnerabilities become public. Analysis by the Acronis Threat Research Unit, based on telemetry from the second half of 2025, found a global median installation time of 185 … Read more

Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks

Token Security Labs has reported that employees are actively using the open-source AI assistant Clawdbot, also known as Moltbot, in 22% of its customer organisations. Clawdbot is a personal AI assistant that runs on a user’s own Mac or Linux device. The project’s creator is Peter Steinberger. Users can connect the assistant to messaging and … Read more