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Security updates are software patches that fix vulnerabilities, closing gaps that hackers or malware could exploit.

Operating systems and applications regularly push security updates, and users are urged to install them promptly: Make sure you've applied the latest security updates.

Distinguished from feature updates, which add functionality rather than fixing weaknesses.

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