What are software patches? Patches are fixes for “bugs,” or flaws in programs. While some people still like to say “computers don’t make mistakes,” one must remember that computers are designed, built, and programmed by humans… and humans certainly make mistakes. Software patches are created when a problem is found, and the author of the … Continue reading 10 Critical Steps to Survive a Ransomware Attack, Step 2: Patch, Patch, Patch.