March 2026 Non-Security Preview Update for Windows 11

  Microsoft released KB5079391 (OS Builds 26200.8116 and 26100.8116) for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2. 

In addition, KB5079489 (OS Build 28000.1764) was released for Windows 11 Version 26H1.

See the referenced KB Articles for information about any quality improvements, new features and the highlights included in the updates.

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download the update can be found in the Optional updates available section.

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Mozilla Firefox Version 149.0 Released with Security Updates

 Mozilla sent Firefox Version 149.0 to the release channel. 

The update includes forty-six security updates of which nineteen (19) are rated critical, twenty-one (21) are rated moderate, and six (6) are rated low. The security updates can be reviewed here.

This is a major update with new features, fixes, and changes included in the update.  To review the new features, changes, and fixes, see the Release Notes.

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu and pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

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Microsoft March 2026 Security Updates

 

The Microsoft March 2026 security updates have been released and consist of 84 new CVEs to Microsoft products. In addition, there is 1 third-party and 9 chromium CVEs included.

Of the Microsoft CVEs released, 8 are rated Critical and the rest are rated Important in severity. At the time of release, two are listed as publicly known but none as being actively exploited.

The security updates apply to the following products, features and roles: Windows and Windows components, Office and Office Components, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Azure, SQL Server, Hyper-V Server, and the Windows Resilient File System (ReFS). 

Information regarding known issues with KBs included in the security updates can be found at the bottom of the page at March 2026 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft.

Recommended Reading:  See Dustin Childs complete review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The March 2026 Security Update Review.

Additional Update Notes:

• Windows 10 -- See Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU).
• Servicing Stack Updates -- Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the Latest Cumulative Updates (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• Windows updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are also available via search for the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 11 operating systems, please see Windows 11 Home and Pro.
• Windows Update History:  Windows 11, Windows 10

 

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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