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A 'restart to update' reminder appears. When does CISA say to install updates?

As soon as possible.

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  2. As soon as possible ✔
  3. Only when something breaks

Why: Once a fix is public, criminals study it to attack machines that have not updated yet. Waiting leaves a known hole open.

Huh, didn't know that: CISA says every product you use should have auto-updates turned on by default.

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Answer: As soon as possible. Once a fix is public, criminals study it to attack machines that have not updated yet. Waiting leaves a known hole open.

  1. CISA: Update Software www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/update-software
    we should be sure to install them as soon as possible
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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