Say why updates are security
Understand why putting an update off is a risk rather than a small inconvenience.
Most of an update closes holes found in the old version, and they are described publicly the same day.
So the wait is the risky part. A device left unfixed has weak points anybody can read about.
Key points
- Most of an update closes holes found in the old version
- The weakness becomes public the day the fix does
What to remember
- Security fixes are why updates are worth doing promptly.
- A published fix means a published weakness.
Try this
Check the update page on the device you bank on. If one waits, install it tonight.
Practice: Say why updates are security. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.