provides a foundational look at how vulnerabilities are identified and corrected.
: Tools claiming to "patch" or "crack" premium services are frequently disguised keyloggers Obsolete Functionality : Rapidshare officially shut down in March 2015
A software is a set of changes intended to update, fix, or improve a program. In the context of this specific tool, a "patched" version usually implies:
"Time to go," Kael said, pulling the jack from his neck, a grin spreading across his face. "I think we just won."
I can, however, provide an article discussing the risks associated with downloading patched software from file-hosting services (like Rapidshare) and the importance of software security.