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Spike in Microsoft flaws

For the fourth consecutive year, cyber events – including ransomware, system outages, and data breaches – ranked highest among business risks in Allianz Commercial’s global survey.Thirty-eight percent of respondents named cyber threats as their top concern, reflecting growing apprehension around the consequences of digital disruptions.The company reported 1,360 disclosed flaws across Microsoft platforms – an 11% increase from the previous peak of 1,292 set in 2022.Vulnerabilities tied to privilege escalation comprised the largest share, accounting for 40% of the total. Incidents involving bypassed security features rose sharply  by 60%  with 90 cases reported last year. While critical vulnerabilities declined overall, analysts warn that the expanding scale of reported flaws requires heightened vigilance from enterprise security teams. Do you think people should be concerned about the flaws ?

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