It seems like a joke, but in 2024 there are still computers that run Windows XP. Whether for administrative, personal preference, entertainment or other reasons, a significant number of people have been using operating systems since two decades ago. Even version 10 is going to its final phase so users are forced to switch to the new version 11.
YouTubers keep this in mind Eric Parker Decided to conduct an interesting experiment: how long the PC can survive Windows XP Before being hacked? To do this, Parker configured a computer with this system without any additional protection and left it running unattended to see how long it took to compromise and the response came sooner than expected: less than 10 minutes.
The mini documentary video shows how, in less than fifteen minutes, the computer was already infected. Task Manager revealed the presence of the conhoz.exe trojan. Then a new user was created, several suspicious processes appeared, and an FTP server was installed. It was discovered that the attack came from Russia and it left us in less than an hour, the PC was completely open, with four Trojans, two backdoors and many malicious applications.
So for those who still use it Windows XP, it is important to consider an upgrade to a more modern operating system that receives support and security updates Although upgrading software and hardware may seem expensive at first, the risks associated with using older systems can be costly in terms of both security and data integrity.
Through: PC gamer
Author’s Note: Certain tasks require updating Yes or Yes that must be completed. But many also have older systems because some games don’t have current versions, so it’s debatable whether this move is the right one.
