The importance of updating software and applying patches

Keeping software up-to-date is one of the most important things people can do to protect themselves from becoming victims of cybercrime. Unfortunately, bad actors daily find and exploit different types of loopholes in operating systems, apps, firmware, and general desktop software. Just last year, the FBI received reports for losses worth over $10 billion, an increase of nearly 50% compared to 2021. If the growth percentage remains as high in 2023, the USA will end this year with approximately 15 …

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