COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
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operating software
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Detailed explanation-1: -Updates can prevent security issues and improve compatibility and program features. Software updates are necessary to keep computers, mobile devices and tablets running smoothly–and they may lower security vulnerabilities. Data breaches, hacks, cyber attacks and identity theft have all been in the news.
Detailed explanation-2: -Depending on the software, updates can either be installed manually or automatically if the device is connected to the internet and has the appropriate capabilities (for instance, an Android phone that updates its software on its own).
Detailed explanation-3: -2. Increased efficiency. Software updates provide more than just security updates, they often offer new and improved features and speed enhancements to make the end-user experience better. Developers are constantly working on ways to improve the software, giving greater efficiency to users.