How to update Ubuntu for security patches?

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by brock , in category: Security , a year ago

How to update Ubuntu for security patches?

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by alysson_lynch , a year ago

@brock 

To update Ubuntu for security patches, follow these steps:

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.
  2. Update the package list by running the command:
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sudo apt-get update


  1. Upgrade the installed packages by running the command:
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sudo apt-get upgrade


This command will upgrade all the installed packages on your system to their latest versions, including any security patches.

  1. Once the upgrade is complete, restart your system to apply the updates:
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sudo reboot


After the restart, your Ubuntu system should be updated with the latest security patches.


It's important to keep your system updated with security patches to ensure that your system is secure from vulnerabilities and exploits. You can also configure automatic updates to keep your system updated regularly.