Which of the following should be used to secure a device from known exploits?

The correct answer is C. Operating system updates. Operating system updates (C) are the primary defense against known exploits because they include security patches that fix vulnerabilities that attackers already know about. Encryption (A) protects data confidentiality but does not patch exploits. Remote wipe (B) erases a…

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AEncryption
BRemote wipe
COperating system updates
DCross-site scripting

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C
95% (20)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

Operating system updates (C) are the primary defense against known exploits because they include security patches that fix vulnerabilities that attackers already know about. Encryption (A) protects data confidentiality but does not patch exploits. Remote wipe (B) erases a lost/stolen device but does not prevent exploitation. Cross-site scripting (D) is itself an attack vector, not a security control.

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#Security updates#Vulnerability patching#Exploit prevention#System security

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