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Microsoft released its June 2026 Patch Tuesday security update yesterday and this one is historically large.

June 2026 marks the largest single Patch Tuesday release in the program's history, addressing 200 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, Exchange, Hyper-V, and related products. For small businesses in Massachusetts that rely on Windows devices, there are several things worth understanding before the end of the week.

At Ekaru, we provide managed IT services for small businesses across greater Boston. Staying ahead of security patches is one of the most important things a small business IT support provider can do for its clients. Here is what matters most this month.

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Tags: Security, Patches, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft, Desktop, Managed Services, Microsoft Security Patches, IT services Boston, Computer Restart, Microsoft Windows 11 Update

Microsoft released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday security yesterday. Update KB5089549 is now rolling out to all Windows 11 devices. While this update isn't the flashiest release of the year, it includes improvements that small business owners and their teams will actually notice day to day, along with a critical security deadline that cannot be ignored.

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Tags: Security, Patches, Microsoft, Microsoft Updates, Microsoft Security Patches, Patch Policy, Computer Tip, Security Awareness, Microsoft Windows 11 Update, New Features

Just about every day we read about a new computer security breach in the news.  The big events draw a lot of attention and generate the headlines, but small business owners need to stay vigilant too!

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Tags: Security, Firewall, Virus, Spyware, Patches