Microsoft confirms recent Windows updates cause SQL Server performance and stability issues. An emergency fix is coming.

The problem is that after the October 13 (KB5126646) update, connections created by SQL Server linked server queries might remain open. According to Microsoft, "As additional queries are performed, ...

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since the October 2026 Patch Tuesday are causing SQL Server performance and stability issues.

Microsoft confirmed that the October 13 KB5126646 update can prevent SQL Server linked server queries from closing ...

Hackers target weak Microsoft SQL Server passwords to install a Monero miner and Gh0st RAT, using database features to run ...

Microsoft confirmed a SQL Server linked server issue in Windows updates from October 13, 2026, that can leave connections ...

On November 10, 2026, a monthly security update was released for 'Microsoft SQL Server,' which is widely used as a database for internal systems and core business operations, containing an extremely ...

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FortiGuard Labs says hackers are brute-forcing exposed Microsoft SQL Servers to install Gh0st RAT and XMRig Monero miners.

Attackers are brute-forcing internet-facing Microsoft SQL Server instances and abusing T-SQL commands to deploy a Monero ...

The issue affects Windows client and server systems. Microsoft says it plans to release an out-of-band update in the next few ...

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