Reminder: Microsoft Ends Support for Windows XP April 8th, 2014


windows-picAs of April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows XP. This will render the 12 year old operating system extremely vulnerable to malware.

What you should know

What you can do

Emsisoft recommends that anyone still running Windows XP migrate to a newer OS as soon as possible. Those who continue to use XP after April 8th will be at a much higher risk of falling prey to malware infection than users running Microsoft-supported operating systems.

It is also worth noting that April 8th coincides with Microsoft’s monthly “Patch Tuesday”, the term the company has given to the second Tuesday of every month, where they release security updates for all of their operating systems. In addition to being the last “Patch Tuesday” XP will ever see, the upcoming update will also repair the Microsoft Word and Outlook RTF zero day that emerged late last month.

For more on “The Death of Windows XP”, we’d also like to encourage readers to have a look at our company’s initial statement, which we released in January. There you will find our reasons for extending support, as well as a thorough explanation on why we believe it is essential to upgrade from XP to a newer operating system.

Have a Great (Malware-Free) Day.

 

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Senan Conrad

Senan Conrad

Senan specializes in giving readers insight into the constantly and rapidly changing world of cybersecurity. When he’s not tapping away at his keyboard, he enjoys drinking a good coffee or tinkering in his workshop.

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