Microsoft has released security patches addressing three zero-day vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level on fully updated Windows systems and gain unauthorized access to BitLocker-protected storage. These flaws represent a significant risk to organizations relying on Windows security controls.

Why it matters in Western Canada: Western Canadian organizations across government, healthcare, energy, and post-secondary sectors rely heavily on Windows and BitLocker for data protection and system security. These zero-days could impact critical infrastructure and sensitive data protection compliance requirements under regulations like FIPPA.

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