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Windows XP's open invitation to hackers

Discussion in 'News @ WindowsBBS' started by Arie, 2014/03/27.

  1. 2014/03/27
    Arie

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    The death of Windows XP is just days away, and experts say businesses that don't upgrade are basically sending an open invitation to cybercriminals.

    On April 8, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, or "patches," for its Windows XP operating system. This means computers running on XP -- and even machines like ATMs -- will be largely unprotected against viruses and cyber attacks.

    While Microsoft declined to disclose how many small businesses currently use Windows XP, Forrester Research estimates about 6% of companies' PCs will still be using it by the April deadline. Experts say those are predominately small and medium-sized firms.

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