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CISA says to install all updates, especially for which two things?

Web browsers and antivirus software.

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  1. Web browsers and antivirus software ✔
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Why: Browsers touch the internet all day and antivirus is your safety net, so out-of-date versions are risky. Keep everything current, but start with these.

Huh, didn't know that: CISA says our devices will usually notify us that we need to run updates.

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Answer: Web browsers and antivirus software. Browsers touch the internet all day and antivirus is your safety net, so out-of-date versions are risky. Keep everything current, but start with these.

  1. CISA: Update Software www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/update-software
    It’s important to install ALL updates, especially for our web browsers and antivirus software.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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