securityfix

noun
UK /sɪˈkjʊərəti fɪks/
US /sɪˈkjʊrəti fɪks/

A securityfix is a change that makes something safer.

The team released a securityfix to protect the app from bad guys.

SYNONYMS

patchupdaterepairfixremedy

RELATED WORDS

securitysoftwarevulnerabilityprotectionupdate

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick repair to a lock or alarm so a place stays safe.

The guard made a securityfix to the broken gate.

3. A software change that closes a hole attackers could use.

Install the securityfix before connecting to the internet.

4. Any action taken to stop a danger from happening.

Adding lights to the park was a simple securityfix.