How to Set up Automatic Security Updates on Ubuntu (Complete Guide) | Linux Today

How to Set up Automatic Security Updates on Ubuntu (Complete Guide)

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Bobby Borisov
Jun 22, 2022

We know the Linux operating system is considered secure “by design.” However, regular maintenance by applying released security updates ensures that it will remain such. This guide shows how to automatically set up updates on the Ubuntu system, also known as unattended upgrades.

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Bobby Borisov

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