A majority of Indian users think that there is no harm in delaying a software update, according to a study commissioned by Kaspersky in April 2021.
According to the cybersecurity company, “installing updates is considered a routine boring task and half of respondents commonly snooze them.”
Overall, 67 per cent of Indian users think that there is no harm in delaying software update. This is concerning as updates to devices are important from the perspective of security.
“Updates to devices are not only necessary to gain access to new features or interfaces, they also help to maintain a high level of security. Vendors regularly test their offerings to find new potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. The timely installation of updates can serve as an effective defense against cybercriminals. This downtime can also increase people’s productivity and help with well-being,” Kaspersky said.
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At the same time however, 30 per cent of Indian respondents admitted that the time spent waiting for updates to take place can be used productively and they are making this a reality in their day-to-day lives While 29 per cent of respondents said that they even enjoy the break away from technology.
Generally, users mostly prefer to shift to other activities while updates are installed. For instance, when their devices are unavailable, 25 per cent of respondents said that they try to switch off and relax (watch TV or read a book), 11 per cent distract themselves by cooking, and 14 per cent prefer sports or going for a walk. While 30 per cent said that they continue to do what they were ..
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