Some time has passed since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP and now there is a failure to put "on the spot" to remain using that operating system. Due to a problem with Internet Explorer, Windows PCs can receive very serious attacks that compromise the information owner.
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According to a notice published by the company itself, a flaw in the Internet browser from version 6 to 11 has the potential risk of allowing an attacker to gain full access to the PC, allowing it to change programs installed, view and delete information, among other things.
To achieve this, the malicious agent would have to give the user click a configured to activate the fault and give the attacker complete control link, so part of the solution to this problem is to use your own common sense and keeps away from sites or "suspicious" emails.
Meanwhile, those who use Windows XP should be even more cautious, because while those with a more recent version of Windows soon get a patch to repair the vulnerability in question, those using XP will no longer have this benefit.
This is part of why it is recommended to stop using XP and migrate to a newer platform. If you are in the process of choosing an updated operating system, which can be done in the meantime is to avoid using Internet Explorer and use some alternative like Chrome or Firefox.
To learn more about the fault can be found in the reference link and this other link that tells more about the concerns of users regarding the end of support for Windows XP
To achieve this, the malicious agent would have to give the user click a configured to activate the fault and give the attacker complete control link, so part of the solution to this problem is to use your own common sense and keeps away from sites or "suspicious" emails.
Meanwhile, those who use Windows XP should be even more cautious, because while those with a more recent version of Windows soon get a patch to repair the vulnerability in question, those using XP will no longer have this benefit.
This is part of why it is recommended to stop using XP and migrate to a newer platform. If you are in the process of choosing an updated operating system, which can be done in the meantime is to avoid using Internet Explorer and use some alternative like Chrome or Firefox.
To learn more about the fault can be found in the reference link and this other link that tells more about the concerns of users regarding the end of support for Windows XP