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**C. Privacy vulnerabilities**
**Explanation:** Failing to update software with the latest security patches can create privacy vulnerabilities, as outdated software may contain exploitable weaknesses that could be used to access or compromise personal data. This increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information, leading to potential privacy breaches.
isn't privacy vulnerabilities too general? and in your explanation too the most relevant example of a vulnerability in this situaition would be a breach
Failing to update software for a system that processes human resources data with the latest security patches may create:
A. Data breaches.
Without the latest security patches, software vulnerabilities remain open to exploitation by attackers. These vulnerabilities could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the system, leading to data breaches where sensitive human resources data is accessed, stolen, or compromised. Keeping software up-to-date with the latest security patches is crucial for mitigating security risks and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access or exposure.
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