MS releases new Win-XP security patches, warns of state-sponsored attacks

Commander Wallace · 06-17-17, 04:40 PM

Thanks for posting this information and letting us know Vienna.

This is an unprecedented move by Microsoft and I'm betting they are doing it to also establish spyware and malware in those computers using Windows XP. If you don't have your XP computer online, it might be worth it.

Skybird · 06-18-17, 05:07 AM

WinXP has so many holes that nowadays it should be used offline exclusively, physically disconncted from the web - always. I read it is much, much worse than if you do not patch W7.

Then this patch is not needed.

Because me too suspects there is more to it than just helping out dear customers in need.

Disclaimer: for unpatched W7 (what I recommend), I again also strongly recommend not to use such a machine for ordinary online activities. Best is to not use it for any online activity.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	WinXP has so many holes that nowadays it should be used offline exclusively, physically disconncted from the web - always. I read it is much, much worse than if you do not patch W7. Then this patch is not needed. Because me too suspects there is more to it than just helping out dear customers in need. Disclaimer: for unpatched W7 (what I recommend), I again also strongly recommend not to use such a machine for ordinary online activities. Best is to not use it for any online activity. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,307 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Thanks for posting this information and letting us know Vienna. This is an unprecedented move by Microsoft and I'm betting they are doing it to also establish spyware and malware in those computers using Windows XP. If you don't have your XP computer online, it might be worth it.