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11 October 2023
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Device updates can be frustrating and seem to always appear at the worst times. But these annoying facts of life are vital to keeping our devices safe.
The unfortunate truth is that no software or device is perfect, and even the newest release can be vulnerable to threats such as malware and ransomware. But don’t worry, it’s not all bad news.
Once a vulnerability becomes known, developers work hard to rapidly address the issue then pass the fix onto software or device vendors to release to users.
This is where those annoying system update notifications come in. They act to fix or ‘patch’ the issue so the weakness no longer exists.
Most ACU devices are managed by IT, but older and personal devices may require extra attention.
Whether your personal or work device, the best way to keep software up-to-date is to enable auto-updates where possible and remain alert to update prompts.
Quick tips
Here are some other ways you can protect yourself through updates.
Did you hear about the ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack?
More than 230,000 victims across 150 countries were targeted by a vulnerability found in Microsoft Windows. These victims were locked out of their systems and sent ransom demands to regain access.
Microsoft had released a security update for all supported versions of Windows which addressed the vulnerabilities from ‘WannaCry’. The people who did not install the update were vulnerable to the attack.
Just like you wouldn’t ignore an unlocked door, you shouldn’t ignore update notifications or you could unnecessarily leave yourself open to cyber threats.
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