Security News > 2017 > June > As Ransomware Attacks Spike, Organizations Need to Catch Up (InfoRiskToday)
2017-06-30 18:48
Use of Outdated Operating Systems Remains Widespread, Says ESET's Mark JamesAs the WannaCry outbreak demonstrated, many organizations run outdated operating systems. Too often when systems - and especially embedded devices - still function, there isn't a convincing business case for upgrading. ESET's Mark James asks: Whose fault is that?
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