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Microsoft's February Patch a Lighter Lift Than January's ‎

But there's plenty in it — including two zero-days — that need immediate attention.‎‎‎

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Japan Goes on Offense With New 'Active Cyber Defense' Bill‎‎ Japan is on a mission to catch up to the US standard of national cyber preparedness, and its new legislation is a measure intended to stop escalating Chinese cyber-espionage efforts, experts say.‎‎

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