The Patch
October 14, 2026
Microsoft patches a record 1,413 vulnerabilities, one already exploited; Hoot is relieved to drop 1,412 worries until Corvina notes Gus hasn't installed it; Gus installs it and restarts everyone's laptop, plus the box under Corvina's desk; Corvina: 'That was the firewall.'
Starring Dr. Hoot, Corvina, Gus
Transcript
- Panel 1
- Dr. Hoot: Microsoft fixed 1,413 vulnerabilities in one update. That's, well, a record.
- Corvina: One was exploited.
- Panel 2
- Dr. Hoot: Still. That's 1,412 things I can stop worrying about.
- Corvina: Gus hasn't installed it.
- Panel 3
- Gus: Installing now! Should I restart everyone's laptop too?
- Corvina: Yes.
- Panel 4
- Gus: Done! And the box under your desk.
- Corvina: That was the firewall.
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