security patch
Software safety update
A security patch is a software update that fixes vulnerabilities—weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers or malware.
Unlike feature updates, security patches address specific flaws: Install all security patches promptly, The company released an emergency security patch after the breach.
Failing to apply them leaves systems exposed to known threats.
- updateNew version or information
- fixRepair or solution
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- hotfixEmergency software repair
- firewallNetwork access control system
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- updatesupdate, updates, hotfix, upgrade, revision
- IT maintenancesystem restore, scheduled maintenance, software update, firmware update, hardware repair
- software maintenancedebugging, refactoring, bug fixes, code review, hotfix
- software releasesalpha, beta, final release, major release, hotfix
- tech modsmod, upgrade, tweak, hack, update
- repairsrepair, fixing, mending, repairing, restoration
security patchexploit
Notable act or abuse
malware · vulnerability · zero-day exploit · backdoor · security hole
security patchsecurity breach
Unauthorized penetration of protected systems
hack · cyberattack · intrusion · data breach · security hole
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