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How do I install only security updates in Ubuntu?
This applies both to Debian and Ubuntu, but more specific instructions for Ubuntu follow.
- Show security updates only : apt-get -s dist-upgrade |grep “^Inst” |grep -i securi. …
- Show all upgradeable packages apt-get -s dist-upgrade | grep “^Inst”
Does Ubuntu install security updates automatically?
You need to install the unattended-upgrades package. It will automatically install software updated, including security updates. This page shows how to install security updates automatically when released by the Ubuntu security team.
