One of the mantras of computer security is to keep your computer patched and updated against known vulnerabilities. Sounds simple enough. But, how do you make sure that your computer is patched and updated?
Why Patch? If your computer seems to be working fine, you may wonder why you should apply a patch. By not applying a patch you might be leaving the door open for malware to come in. Malware exploits flaws in a system in order to do its work, while the time frame between an exploit and when a patch is released is continually getting shorter.
View a glossary of the computer security terms we use when reporting on software vulnerabilities in our Advisories. Defining both industry terminology and our own vocabulary.
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One of the mantras of computer security is to keep your computer patched and updated against known vulnerabilities. Sounds simple enough. But, how do you make sure that your computer is patched and updated?
Why Patch? If your computer seems to be working fine, you may wonder why you should apply a patch. By not applying a patch you might be leaving the door open for malware to come in. Malware exploits flaws in a system in order to do its work, while the time frame between an exploit and when a patch is released is continually getting shorter.
View a glossary of the computer security terms we use when reporting on software vulnerabilities in our Advisories. Defining both industry terminology and our own vocabulary.
Alerts provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Sign up to receive these technical alerts in your inbox or subscribe to our RSS feed.
