Patches are typically collections of essential files that are needed to fix online programmers' security flaws. By replacing the existing translations, connect patches in Magento make it simpler to install packages. For instance, Magento makes its apps more secure by using HTTP rather than FTP to obtain extensions.  The following benefits are obtained by applying Connect Patches:  During installation, make it possible for packages to be installed quickly and overwrite any translations that may already be in place.  To improve security, Magento Connect downloads extensions using HTTP by default as opposed to FTP.  Allowing the dash character in the name of new extensions will help the extension developers.  Anyone attempting to install an extension with insufficient file system access will  be alerted to the Magento administrators.