Examples of publicized data breaches that would have been prevented by available Java, Adobe or Windows Updates?

I'm looking for some examples of data breaches that specifically would have been prevented if the Windows workstations or laptops were up to date with patches (Windows Update, Java, Adobe etc.). An example where, if the affected Windows PCs had been
patched with the most current Windows and application security updates and a/v definitions available on the date of the exploit, the breach would have been prevented.
I can't find any recent examples in news stories I can find on the web.
Does anyone have links to any examples that are from the last 5 years or newer?

Hi,
I found an explanation in official website for KB 2992611 (Vulnerability in SChannel could allow remote code execution) which is released on November 11, 2014
Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2992611)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms14-066.aspx
According to the explanation, this security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Microsoft Secure Channel (Schannel) security package in Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted
packets to a Windows server.
Most critical Windows Update for vulnerability has its own explanation in a Microsoft Security Bulletin, just as the example I provided.
But if you want a specific example, I’m afraid that it will be a little difficult to find one since we don’t have a direction.
Do you encountered any issues recently? Maybe a direction would be helpful to find one you want.
Best regards

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