Unpatched and/or Outdated Software (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Patching (definition)
Patching (definition)
Updating software to fix problems or add features
What patches repair
What patches repair
Security holes and other issues in software
Security holes (definition)
Security holes (definition)
Flaws in code that can be exploited for unauthorised access or to install malware
Why unpatched software is a security threat
Why unpatched software is a security threat
Has known vulnerabilities that hackers can easily exploit
Why operating systems are hacker targets
Why operating systems are hacker targets
Used by millions, access sensitive data, connect to internet, affect entire system
Why browsers are attractive to hackers
Why browsers are attractive to hackers
Widely used, internet access, affect whole system if compromised
Automatic updates (definition)
Automatic updates (definition)
Features that keep software current behind the scenes
Main benefit of automatic updates
Main benefit of automatic updates
Critical security patches applied quickly without user action
How automatic updates work
How automatic updates work
Software checks servers, downloads & installs patches automatically
What happens when software is no longer supported
What happens when software is no longer supported
No new patches created even if security problems found
What to do with unsupported operating systems
What to do with unsupported operating systems
Upgrade to a newer version to stay protected
Why antivirus alone isn't enough protection
Why antivirus alone isn't enough protection
Antivirus can't fix security holes - only patches can