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Microsoft issues highest number of security patches in two years

In a move highlighting the growing danger posed by online threats to consumers, the world's largest software maker Microsoft has issued patches for 26 security holes in its programs, reports Bloomberg.

This is the highest number of updates issued by the computer giant in two years, in the move designed to prevent hackers from causing online security issues by exploiting flaws in applications like internet explorer.

The company rated 17 out of the 26 flaws it sought to fix as 'critical' meaning there was a higher chance of hackers compromising PCs and even assuming control of the machines.

According to online security experts, hackers increasingly prefer web browsers as their preferred gateway into computers where they can cause all sorts of mischief including ID theft and virus infection.

Other security fixes were directed towards strengthening Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Windows and other products. The patches are normally issued every second Tuesday of every month.

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