Staying current on patches and fixes goes a long way toward keeping you from being victimized
Hackers are always on the lookout for flaws in operating systems and other software that they can exploit. Sometimes it takes them awhile, but once word is out that there’s a vulnerability, the bad guys not only figure out how to take advantage of it, they also share their knowledge with other criminals — sometimes for a small fee — which greatly increases the chance that someone will compromise your out of date system.
And updates are not just a thing for computers and smartphones. Smart TVs and devices like Roku and Apple TV also need to be updated as do internet routers and other devices. Even my WiFi connected Air Fryer and air purifier get software updates because they too can be compromised or used as entry points to compromise other devices on my network.
While Microsoft has moved on to newer versions of Windows, many users haven’t. Nearly 9% of U.S. users and an even higher number globally, are using expired Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or Windows XP. Nearly 70% are using Windows 10, which still get security updates even though Windows 11 has been widely available since October 2021. Unlike those much older versions, Windows 10 is stable and won’t be retired until October 2025, but it does have some improvements including new security features.
It’s also important to update your software and apps. All the major app stores have features that will automatically update apps when new versions come out. In many cases, these versions simply offer features or bug fixes, but there are plenty of situations where an app developer is fixing a security flaw, so it’s important to update apps as well as browsers and operating systems.
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