If ‘Microsoft ditches Windows 2000, 98 and 95’, who will tackle security issues on them?
A lot of people still continue to use Windows 2000, 98 and 95, even after Microsoft decided to stop supporting them. Just check this link and you will see that there are still more than 40-50% people who still use earlier version of Windows and are yet to migrate to Windows XP. A number of people don’t want to move to Windows XP either due to cost or just because they feel that their current version of Windows is sufficient. In such a scenario, people relying on the anti-spyware and patches from Microsoft would be left vulnerable to security attacks on their systems (since Microsoft’s solutions will be targeted for information security on Windows XP, the only version of Windows that they currently support).
So, how does one ensure the security of information on one’s computer?
Well, this is where the need for specialized Information Security softwares arises. The makers of such anti-virus or anti-malware products take care of Information security not only on the latest/ currently-supported versions of various softwares/ operating-systems but on some of their previous versions too. Moreover, since production of specialized information security software is the core job for such people (e.g. Kaspersky Labs), they would be more focussed in their approach as compared to others who produce such software just as a secondary line of business. However, the market is loaded with companies and products that make false promises and you must check the credentials and references of the company before actually choosing your Information security product.
By using a specialized Information Security product, you can eliminate or minimize the risks posed by the vulnerabilities in earlier (non-supported) versions of operating systems and other softwares.
-CHRISTOPHER-
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