Ubuntu brings Livepatch to arm64 for rebootless kernel updates
(https://i0.wp.com/www.omgubuntu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/kernel-paused.jpg?resize=406%2C232&ssl=1) Canonical has brought Livepatch to Arm64 devices for the first time, allowing Ubuntu systems on Arm hardware to apply critical kernel security patches without a full reboot. Livepatch is one of Ubuntu's best hidden security features – it's not enabled by default, requires Ubuntu Pro – as it allows kernel security updates to be applied in memory while your system is running. Normally, a restart is needed. Perfect if you're a bit lazy running a task or workload you don't want interrupted. Livepatch is now available on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 26 running on Arm64 devices for the first time [...]
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Categories: News, arm, Canonical, livepatch
Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/ubuntu-livepatch-arm64 Jun 25, 2026, 01:10 AM