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