Security Tips: Software Updates

Updating your software and operating system blocks known security gaps.

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Block security vulnerabilities with system updates

• Consider scheduling one day a month as “Update Day.”

Browsers: update your browsers as soon as it notifies you, they make it easy, no reboot is required, and active browser tabs are usually reopened.

Apps: some of the most exploited apps include Adobe, Java, and MS Office.

Operating System: keep up to date with at least a currently supported version.

 

Learn more at https://iso.rice.edu/applying-updates

 

 

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