Tag: Windows XP

Cybersecurity

Sometimes Newer Isn’t Always Better: U.S. Navy is Paying Millions to Keep XP

In March 2014, Microsoft announced that it was phasing out support for its Windows XP operating system, including the continued release of patches protecting against hackers and other intrusions. Although the Windows XP platform, originally released  August 24, 2001, has been replaced by updated versions, the United States Navy agreed to pay Microsoft $9 million annually for continued support of the XP program, which runs many of the Navy’s critical systems, including the Space and Navy Warfare Systems Command.  While only 10 percent of government… Continue Reading
Cyber Attacks

Don’t Let Love Lead to a Loss

“Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”  Alfred Lord Tennyson probably did not have computer operating systems in mind when he wrote this famous line. Come April 2014, however, those who aren’t willing to end their love affair with Windows XP may lose big. Windows XP was long the favorite operating system for companies.  However, it was also well-known for its vulnerabilities and that Microsoft actively serviced XP providing patches for these vulnerabilities.  On April 8, 2014, Microsoft… Continue Reading