When updating the antivirus software on your computer to ensure the latest security updates are applied, what is the best source to obtain the update file from?
Third-party app stores offering free versions of security updates
Directly from the antivirus software's update feature
A manufacturer's forums where users share files
A download link received in an email from an unknown sender
The correct answer is "Directly from the antivirus software's update feature" because it pulls signed updates straight from the vendor's servers, ensuring the files are authentic and current. Download links in unsolicited email are common phishing vectors, manufacturer forums contain user-supplied files that may be unverified, and third-party app stores can host altered or outdated packages.
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