Patches are software and operating system (OS) updates that address security vulnerabilities within a program or product. Software vendors may choose to release updates to fix performance bugs, as well as to provide enhanced security features.| Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
Passwords are a common form of authentication and are often the only barrier between you and your personal information. There are several programs attackers can use to help guess or crack passwords.| Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
Denial-of-service attacks don’t just affect websites—individual home users can be victims too. Denial-of-service attacks can be difficult to distinguish from common network activity, but there are some indications that an attack is in progress.| Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA