"Update Your Windows 7 Now" Warning from FBI
On January 14, Microsoft announced that it was ending support for Windows 7. Since then, there has been no update for the operating system…
On January 14, Microsoft announced that it was ending support for Windows 7. Since then, there has been no update for the operating system…
On January 14, Microsoft Windows 7 announced that it was ending its support for. Since then, no official security patches or updates have been released for the operating system.
Despite the lack of updates and support Windows 7 users do not want to give up their operating systems. This situation is especially malicious people It whets your appetite. FBI He also warned against this situation.
Windows 7 update warning
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation In the warning sent to companies by the FBI, they called for updating Windows 7 devices. FBI call, Private sector information (PIN) carried out as.
The reason why the warning is made as PIN is Enterprise Security Plan (ESU) called and Windows 7 Professional and Enterprise It was the package that enabled the versions to continue receiving security updates. Updates to these versions will end in January 2023.
The basic version of the operating system cannot receive security updates. as it is Descriptions of the standard version It cannot be closed very easily. Those included in the ESU package receive security measures against emerging problems.
Windows 7 is not given up
According to the data available to the FBI, the situation is a bit dire for Windows 7. Unsupported devices 71% in healthcare organizations is being used. According to the statements made by the institution, attacks against this system increased significantly after Windows XP was retired in August 2014.
What about security vulnerabilities? to avoid getting hurt what should be done? The FBI's recommendations are as follows:
- operating system Update to the latest supported version.
- anti-virus, Update spam filters and firewalls, adjust accordingly and ensure they are secure.
- Check network configurations and remove networks that cannot be updated. isolate.
- Networks using RDP check, wherever possible two factor authentication use it.
In our country, there are many Windows 7 has a user. The operating system becomes more vulnerable to attacks every moment unless a new update is released. Microsoft intends for users to upgrade to Windows 10 at some point.
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