Automatic updates can be a lifesaver when it comes to software.
The latest versions and patches often bring bug fixes and improved security by eliminating vulnerabilities and known exploits.
But software updates can also deliver a negative impact when integrated at an intimate level and aren't ready from a development standpoint.
The recent CrowdStrike deployment that wreaked havoc for Microsoft customers was a perfect example of the need for regular and recent backups as well as potentially turning off automatic software updates, at least for programs and software reaching a certain level of integration and potential impact.
We recently sat down with WKYT, the CBS affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, to discuss the recent CrowdStrike outage.
Watch the video for the story.
And click here to read the full article on WKYT.com.
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