<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Describe the role of security patches in computer security. Context: Security patches play a crucial role in computer security by addressing vulnerabilities and improving security in software products, protecting users from potential threats and attacks. Answer: [/INST]Security patches are software updates released by vendors to address vulnerabilities and improve security in their products, protecting users from potential threats and attacks.</s>