Broadly, Updates are fixes made to an existing version of a software product to address particular problems. As it pertains to computer security, Updates are the latest definitions, which when installed increase the effectiveness of the product against newly detected threats, such as Spyware and other malicious software. Makers of high quality security software programs Update their products frequently. Researchers use both advanced human and machine intelligence to find new Malware. They then determine the most effective actions for identifying and targeting, or disarming the new Malware. These definitions are incorporated into Updates to the product, which are rapidly made available to customers. Many products are Updated as often as daily to keep pace with the latest online threats. |