These updates add new features, support for the latest games, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
Some updates also include security fixes, but they’re often not shown in the driver updates description.
But why do you oughta get these security updates in the first place?
Why Security Fixes Matter
Security vulnerabilities are inevitable in virtually every piece of connected technology.
However, security vulnerabilities in hardware drivers can be exploited to infect your PC with malware without your knowledge.
Since drivers have elevatedCPU protection privileges, keeping them updated is critical.
As for your GPU, both NVIDIA and AMD driver software will notify you if new drivers are released.
What Did NVIDIA Fix?
The affected products and driver versions are:
How Do You refresh your Graphics Driver?
On some Linux distributions, updating graphics drivers is very easy as they are included in software updates.
Windows Update will only provide old versions, enough to ensure that your graphics card works with Windows.
If you’re able to do it after reading this article, then do so.
By ensuring that you have the latest driver versions, you avoid the risk of getting your setup infected.
