In an attempt to convince Windows XP users switch to a new and upgraded OS before April 8 deadline, Microsoft is offering $50 gift cards to those who buy a new Windows…
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Agent.btz malware infects thousands of European systems
Security researchers have claimed that Agent.btz malware, which was original discovered back in 2008, is still doing rounds and has managed to infect thousands of systems across Europe. The malware designed to…
Microsoft to roll out penultimate Windows XP patch tomorrow
Microsoft revealed a preview of the five security bulletins scheduled to be released on March 11 including the penultimate security update for Windows XP as part of March’s Patch Tuesday. Of the five…
Microsoft to help users migrate away from Windows XP with new data transfer tool
As the Windows XP end of support deadline of April 8 is nearing, Microsoft is trying every bit to make them aware of the approaching deadline and helping them in migrating to…
Microsoft to continue supporting Windows XP in China [updated]
Update In a statement to ZDNet, Microsoft has clarified that its statements have been misinterpreted and that it is not treating China any different from the rest of the world. “Microsoft China…
Windows 8.1 overtakes Vista, Mac OS X as Windows XP maintains 29% share
Windows 8.1, after four months of its October 2013 debut, has finally managed to overtake other operating software including Windows Vista and Mac OS X recording a slow, but steady initial growth….
FFIEC warns financial institutions of looming Windows XP deadline
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, US has issued a warning alerting financial institutions that Windows XP’s end of support can lead to a lot of issues affecting not only them but…
Are you at risk from Windows XP Hacks?
Time is running out for users of Windows XP with end of support slated for April 8th, 2014. After this date, Microsoft will cease to provide security patches, regular updates or bug…
Microsoft wants you to help your friends, family get off Windows XP
As Windows XP is just 2 months of its death bed, Microsoft is crying out for help of those who may have already abandoned the aging operating system to help their friends…
Windows XP retirement to affect British government bodies says Labour
Microsoft XP is retiring on April 8 and this will not only affect individuals and corporations using the nearly 14 year old operating system, but Britain’s public-sector bodies will be at an…
Symantec: Retail POS at increased attack risk after Windows XP EOL
Symantec has warned that retail point-of-sale (POS) systems, which run on Windows XP embedded or even Windows XP professional in some instances are at an increased risk of attacks after the operating…
Things to do to stay secure post Windows XP end of life
Windows XP April 8, 2014 deadline is just over two months away and there are still over 29 percent systems running the operating system. If you are using one of these systems,…
Windows XP market share increases! Wait… what?
Who would have thought that as the end-of-life of Windows XP nears, the operating system would see a surge in its market share rather than a decline? According to latest data from…
Why is Microsoft backtracking on Windows XP end of life?
As Microsoft’s nearly 13-year-old operating system, Windows XP, nears its official retirement date, the company has announced that it will continue to offer anti-malware support until 14 July 2015, more than a…
Microsoft backpedals on Security Essentials for Windows XP decision; extends support till July 2015
Microsoft has softened its stand on Security Essentials for Windows XP and has extended support for its antimalware software till July 2015. Microsoft has noted that although operating system patches including security…