Stay Safe Online: How Regular Software Updates Protect Your Data

‘Remind me Tomorrow’, the three most appealing words for any master procrastinator. The rush of serotonin you get from postponing the dreadful and inconvenient task of updating your machine for what appears to be an insignificant and unnecessary reason. Why would I update for the purpose of a ‘minor bug fix’ when I can’t get any new emoji or a better user interface?

The answer to this is relatively simple. Security.

These incessant reminders to update the software of your devices, regardless of how insignificant this update may seem, are vital to the security of your data. Therefore, the maximum 30 minutes out of your day that you take to update your software can save you hours of time in the future which could be spent changing passwords and phoning your banks. Which would you prefer?

How can I make sure my devices are up to date?

As Microsoft and iOS/MacOS have built in malware prevention, it is vital to keep your devices up to date to ensure your data is best protected. It is so easy to click the infamous ‘Remind me Tomorrow’ and keep doing this until your machine forces you to update. However, this is the prime window for your data to be compromised.

For Android:

Go to Settings > Scroll to Software Update > Download and Install

For Windows:

Go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates

For MacOS:

Go to System Settings > General > Software Update

For iOS:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update….it really is that simple!