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CISA says to turn on what so devices install updates without your input?

Automatic updates.

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  1. Airplane mode
  2. Safe mode
  3. Automatic updates ✔

Why: Many updates fix security holes that criminals already know about. Automatic updates close them without anyone having to remember.

Huh, didn't know that: CISA says criminals won't wait, so we shouldn't either.

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Answer: Automatic updates. Many updates fix security holes that criminals already know about. Automatic updates close them without anyone having to remember.

  1. CISA: Update Software www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/update-software
    our devices will install updates without any input from us as soon as the update is available
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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