Security News > 2017 > June > Is Continuing to Patch Windows XP a Mistake? (Schneier on Security)
2017-06-21 18:58
Last week, Microsoft issued a security patch for Windows XP, a 16-year-old operating system that Microsoft officially no longer supports. Last month, Microsoft issued a Windows XP patch for the vulnerability used in WannaCry. Is this a good idea? This 2014 essay argues that it's not: The zero-day flaw and its exploitation is unfortunate, and Microsoft is likely smarting from...
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