Ch.9 Protecting Devices and Networks Security
Question
Why are software updates a security measure?
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Answer
They fix known vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.
Delaying critical updates leaves old attack paths open even if passwords are strong.
JRC DigComp / EPSOHQ Digital Skills DB
Deep dive
Patch management: why updates block attacks
Updates fix known vulnerabilities that attackers exploit; the exam trap is treating updates as optional or only for new features.
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