Patch Tuesday August 2025

Patch Tuesday August 2025

In this issue: August 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights, actively exploited vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Android, Apple, Cisco ISE, and Wing FTP Server, plus major third-party issues affecting Axis Communications, Dell ControlVault3, Nvidia, WordPress, and Sophos Firewall.

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Windows on ARM (WoA) Long-Term Support & Patch Management

Windows on ARM (WoA) Long-Term Support & Patch Management

Microsoft will continue to update Windows 10 systems after the official EOL; however, it will be possible only when subscribing to their ESU program. This implies that your IT team can proceed with updating WoA endpoints using either the integrated update tools or a third-party patch management solution such as Action1.

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Top 7 WSUS Alternatives for Patch Management

Top 7 WSUS Alternatives for Patch Management

In this article, we’ll walk you through the top WSUS alternatives for 2026 and show you which solution aligns best with your company’s size, patching needs, compliance requirements, and specific infrastructure.

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How to Update and Repair Windows 11?

How to Update and Repair Windows 11?

In this guide, we will discuss various methods to resolve those issues; we will walk you through every step needed to check for missing updates, fix stuck Windows updates, repair system files using built-in Windows tools, and other advanced repair options.

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How to Fix Windows 11 Update Stuck at 0%? Step-by-Step Guide

How to Fix Windows 11 Update Stuck at 0%? Step-by-Step Guide

When a Windows Update is stuck at 0%, it’s usually because of your unstable internet connection, insufficient storage space, corrupted files, or problems with the Windows Update service itself. To fix it, you must start with the basics: First, try restarting your computer, check your internet connection and speed, run the Windows Update troubleshooter, or restart the Windows Update service.

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How to Stop Windows 11 Update?

How to Stop Windows 11 Update?

Windows 11 updates can be temporarily stopped through the Windows Update settings, where you can pause them for up to 5 weeks. Alternatively, you can stop them permanently by using Windows Services, Group Policy Editor, Registry Editor, or a reliable third-party update management software such as Action1.

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Patch Tuesday July 2025

Patch Tuesday July 2025

In this issue: July 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, critical vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Linux Sudo, and Citrix NetScaler, and major third-party issues affecting Cisco, WordPress, WinRAR, Brother printers, GitHub, Teleport, Veeam, Grafana, Palo Alto Networks, and Trend Micro.

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Why We Require Account Verification at Action1

Why We Require Account Verification at Action1

At Action1, we offer a full-featured IT management platform for free. This isn’t a limited demo or a restricted version. To protect the integrity of the platform, we now require all accounts to go through a basic identity verification process.

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What is System Hardening and How Does it Work?

What is System Hardening and How Does it Work?

System hardening is a combination of tools, techniques, and best practices that successfully reduce the attack surface across your systems, applications, and IT infrastructure by identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities.

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How to Install Windows Updates Remotely?

How to Install Windows Updates Remotely?

When you or your IT team install Windows updates remotely, you are doing more than just deploying security patches and remediating software vulnerabilities. You are reducing downtime, improving your company’s security posture, and, most importantly, streamlining update management across on-premises and remote endpoints without needing physical access to the machines.

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2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report – High Level Overview

2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report – High Level Overview

The “cyber pandemic” has never ended; in fact, it shows no signs of slowing down and continues to set new records. If you thought 2023 marked the peak of vulnerability chaos, think again: 2024 has definitively proven otherwise. This 2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report presents us with a clear picture: vulnerabilities are increasing, exploit attempts are more focused and successful than ever, and software platforms that were once considered “safe” are now under constant attack.

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Patch Tuesday June 2025

Patch Tuesday June 2025

In this issue: June 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, vulnerabilities found in Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Windows Server 2025, and third-party vulnerabilities, including web browsers, Android, Roundcube, Cisco, HPE, Ivanti, and processors.

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What Is OS Patching? A Guide to Patching Operating Systems

What Is OS Patching? A Guide to Patching Operating Systems

Operating system patching keeps Windows, macOS, and Linux devices secure by deploying security updates, bug fixes, and feature improvements. This guide explains the complete OS patching lifecycle, best practices, deployment strategies, automation, compliance requirements, and how organizations can reduce cyber risk while maintaining reliable and compliant IT environments.

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