[Security] The Importance of Security Updates
Friday, October 19th, 2012 - Security
As I was reading through some of my daily security updates, I came across this post from Secunia:
which I found to be very interesting.
The article focuses mainly on why software updates on your personal computer are important (keeping Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, Java, etc. up to date) and while this is important, this same principle can be applied to other aspects of your web life. Your web hosting account, the scripts you use for your web site, even your smartphone.
An important quote from the article:
“If you do not update your software with the latest security update, you cannot be sure that it is secure. Software has vulnerabilities, and these vulnerabilities work as a potential open door to your computer for hackers, who exploit these openings to gain access to your computer and everything on it – including your bank and credit card details, your passwords, and all your social media activity.
As NorSIS also states: ”Software programs that aren’t updated are one of the most commonly used methods by criminals to take control of private PCs. It is incredibly important to keep the programs updated.””
So again, just remember that it is important that you keep all software up to date with the latest security patches and this will greatly improve your overall web security.
Steven
