Time for the Updates!

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Across
  1. 1. Companies will often release an update to ______ a specific security vulnerability.
  2. 6. Attackers use security vulnerabilities to _______ weaknesses and gain access to your system or network.
  3. 7. All software eventually reaches _______ __ ______ where it is no longer supported with updates and patches. You should avoid using this software at this point.
  4. 8. It’s important to install updates as soon as possible. They are usually released to fix ________ vulnerabilities.
  5. 9. Not updating your software can make your system _______ to hackers or malware.
Down
  1. 2. Whenever possible, you should always enable ______-updates on your computer or cellphone.
  2. 3. Only download and install software updates from _______ sources.
  3. 4. Some software updates may require a device or system ______ to fully install.
  4. 5. It’s very important to install _____ as soon as they are available. This reduces possible security vulnerabilities.