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Osem · 12-05-2017, 18:37

Just been listening to some cyber experts bemoaning the fact that outdated Windows software is a common factor in situations such as this, highlighting that lots of organisations (including within the NHS) still use Windows XP and haven't updated their security. For those thinking that this is another case of the UK being well behind in these matters, another expert called in to say that Paris Airport's IT systems are based on Windows 3.1!!

Of course it helps greatly if people using these systems, of whatever age, are more careful about what they click on.

12-05-2017, 18:37	#8
Osem Inactive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Right here! Posts: 22,316	Re: Large Scale Cyber-Attack Hits Some NHS Hospitals Just been listening to some cyber experts bemoaning the fact that outdated Windows software is a common factor in situations such as this, highlighting that lots of organisations (including within the NHS) still use Windows XP and haven't updated their security. For those thinking that this is another case of the UK being well behind in these matters, another expert called in to say that Paris Airport's IT systems are based on Windows 3.1!! Of course it helps greatly if people using these systems, of whatever age, are more careful about what they click on.