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A security update is a software patch released to fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers or malware.
Operating systems, browsers, and applications regularly issue security updates, often urging immediate installation: Your phone needs to restart to install a security update.
Distinguished from feature updates, which add new functionality rather than closing security holes.
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