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- 1. CSS 10 Q3- MODULE1-4 LESSON 2 Update Software and Antivirus Software
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- 3. Have you experiencedseeing little pop-up windows in your PC or mobile devices? Well, these tell you that software updates are available for your computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Software updates are important to your digital safety and cyber security. Do not click on that “Remind me later” button or at least don’t put off updating your software for long. This will make you feel confident your device is more secure until the next update reminder.
- 4. Software updates doa lot of things 01 Updates patch security flaws 02 Software updates protect data 03 IMPORTANCE IN UPDATING OPERATING SYSTEMS Stop Spreading to another device 04 05 Add new features and improve existing ones.
- 5. 01 Software updates do alot of things
- 6. Software updates repairsecurity holes that have been discovered and fixing or removing computer bugs. These can also add new features to your devices and remove outdated ones. But make sure your operating system is running the latest version.
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- 8. Security flaws orsoftware vulnerabilities is a security hole or weakness found in a software program or operating system. Hackers can write codes or alter the software program to target the vulnerability. The code is packaged into malware called malicious software. It can possibly infect your computer with no action on your part other than viewing a rogue website, opening a compromised message, or playing infected media. The malware can then steal data saved on your device or allow the attacker to gain control over your computer and encrypt your files. To avoid this problem you need software updates which often include software patches that cover the security holes to keep hackers out.
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- 10. Updating your softwareand operating systems helps keep hackers out. A lot of documents and personal information are usually kept on your devices like your personally identifiable information — from emails to bank account information. These data are valuable to cybercriminals for they can use it to commit crimes in your name or sell it on the dark web to enable others to commit crimes. If it’s a ransomware attack, they might encrypt your data and ask you to pay a ransom for an encryption key to get it back or you might pay a ransom and not get it back.
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- 12. Cyber security ismostly about you, but you’ve got other people to think about too. Install a trusted security program such as Norton 360TM which can help keep your devices secure so that you could not be a source of virus which you can possibly pass on to your friends, family, and business associates. But it’s also important to know anti-virus protection isn’t enough to protect your devices against all cyber threats. That’s why you want to keep your software and systems updated.
- 13. 05 Add new featuresand improve existing ones.
- 14. Updates patch securityholes and add new features and improve existing ones. Your software program may get a new shot of stability — no more crashing. You could ignore those reminders to update your software, but you might be missing out on a lot, starting with your cyber security.
- 15. To update Windows7, 8, 8.1, and 10 Operating System: 1.Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button in the lower-left corner. In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click either Windows Update or Check for updates 2.Click the Check for updates button and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer
- 16. 3. If yousee a message telling you that important updates are available, or telling you to review important updates, click the message to view and select the important updates to download or install 4. In the list, click the important updates for more information. Select the checkboxes for any updates that you want to install, and then click OK 5.Click Install updates
- 17. “Note: It isimportant that you do not shut your computer down or allow it to run out of battery during the update process to avoid corruption of the operating system which can often only be fixed by reformatting the computer. If you are experiencing issues updating your computer, please review this Windows update troubleshooting guide from Microsoft. For information on Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates, visit Microsoft's Update site.
- 18. Why Do INeed Antivirus Software? A computer without antivirus software protection will be infected within minutes of connecting to the internet. These antivirus software are critical for users to have installed and updated to deal with the more than 60,000 new pieces of malware created daily. Hackers are targeting remote workers. Viruses can be programmed to cause damage to your device, prevent a user from accessing data, or to take control of your computer. Today's malware changes appearance quickly to avoid detection by older, definition-based antivirus software.
- 19. What Does AntiVirusSoftware Do? Several different companies build antivirus software and what each offer can vary but all perform some essential functions: 1. Scan specific files or directories for any malware or known malicious patterns 2. Schedule scans to automatically run for you 3. Initiate a scan of a particular file or your entire computer, or of a CD or flash
- 20. 4.Remove any maliciouscode detected – sometimes you will be notified of an infection and asked if you want to clean the file, other programs will automatically do this behind the scenes. 5. Show you the ‘health’ of your computer
- 21. What Are theBenefits of Antivirus Software? Antivirus solutions protect precious memories, music and photo libraries, and important documents from destruction by malware. Make sure your protection is up to the challenge of defending against the latest threats.
- 22. Modern antivirus solutionsare capable of: 1. Detecting, blocking, and removing viruses, malware, and ransomware 2.Preventing identity theft and block phishing and fraud 3. Warning about dangerous websites and links before you click 4.Scanning the Dark Web to find if an email address has been compromised 5. Keeping online accounts protected with secure password encryption 6. Providing simple training to teach you and your family how to be even safer online 7.Tuning up your computer to keep it running smoothly, just like new
- 23. COMMON EXAMPLES OFANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
- 24. Enumeration 1. What is theimportance of updating an operating system? 2. Enumerate at least 3 benefits of antivirus.