WINDOWS XP
Your neighbourhood ATM may turn into a hacker’s paradise
About 70% of the 202,000 ATM machines in India run on Windows XP, for which Microsoft stopped offering security updates in April 2014.
Microsoft just made millions off Windows XP it shut down a year ago
US Navy recently signed a deal with Microsoft for Windows XP, Office 2003, Exchange 2003, and Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft says it has not violated law
China announced it would ban government use of Windows 8, Microsoft's latest operating system mostly due to suspicions about cloud technology.
China bars use of Windows 8 in government computers
China today said it will forbid the use of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system in new government computers to minimise security risks.
Microsoft not at fault for ending Windows XP support
There were lots of eulogies. There was a lot of mourning. There were many sad Windows XP users.
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Internet Explorer users at risk from major bug: Microsoft
Microsoft said the bug affects Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 11 and that the firm is investigating the flaw and will take "appropriate" steps.
China faces security risks after Windows XP demise
The government has also been moving to extend the campaign to big state-owned enterprises in recent years, according to Yan.
End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales
Microsoft's move to end technical support for its longest running operating system (OS) Windows XP has marginally helped global PC sales which are declining.
Microsoft ends support to XP; opens market for Chinese firms
Microsoft has stopped providing technical support for Windows XP after serving it for nearly 13 years, opening up opportunities for China's IT firms.
End of support for XP could cost Indian banking industry Rs 110 crore daily
According to data points available to Ascentius from public sources including RBI and primary research interviews.
Curtains to come down on Microsoft's most popular OS tomorrow
Customers will no longer receive security updates, hotfixes, free/paid assisted support options or online technical content updates for their XP OS.
How to make a safe transit once Microsoft mulls Windows XP
Windows 7 and Windows Vista OS are semi-viable options, but there are a couple of reasons why you’re better off skipping them.
Quick Heal to support XP users for after April 8 deadline
Quick Heal Technologies today said it would support Windows XP users for at least two years after Microsoft's April 8 deadline when it would no longer support the operating system.
How to migrate from Windows XP securely and safely
As per estimates, 16 percent of 4 million enterprise PCs in India, are yet to be migrated from Windows XP systems. It means that PCs with XP will become prone to malware, viruses and hacker attacks.
Many ATMs yet to be upgraded from Windows XP, says Microsoft
Software giant Microsoft said a number of ATMs are yet to upgraded and such cash vending machine may face security risk.
IBA says banks prepared on Windows XP discontinuation
IBA today downplayed concerns arising from discontinuation of the Windows XP operating system on banks and functioning of ATMs.
Bank, ATM services may be hit as Windows XP support ends on April 8
The end of support for Windows XP is likely to increase the probability of attacks on such a system and may affect ATM operations as well, RBI said.
Microsoft to stop supporting Windows XP OS: Urgent need for PSU banks to migrate to new software
Windows XP has been in use for 12 years and Microsoft today has three operating systems in the market. It’s not possible to support all three.
Bank branches running on Windows XP to face huge security threat
The banking industry in India faces a huge security threat due to Microsoft's decision to withdraw support to Windows XP from April 8, 2014.
Maintaining Windows XP after April 8 may cost Rs 1,190 crore/year
As Microsoft ends support for its Windows XP, the overall annual maintenance bill for Indian firms with PCs running on XP could shoot up to $ 192 mn.
Top Chinese IT firms to hedge against Windows XP shutdown
China's internet major Tencent will join hands with other IT giants to "build a hedge" against potential Internet attacks for Chinese users after Windows XP shutdown on April 8.
Over 34,000 PSU bank branches set to lose Windows XP support: Microsoft
Over 34,000 branches of Indian public sector banks would become vulnerable as Windows XP would no longer be supported by Microsoft.
Cyber sleuths caution Windows XP users against hacking attempts
Software giant Microsoft had announced that it is going to stop support services to 'Windows XP' OS from April 8 next year.
Microsoft says upgrade to Windows 8 or spend more
Microsoft, which plans to end support for Windows XP on April 8, next year, said the cost of upgrading will be about $95 or Rs 5199.
Will Windows 7 open new Vista for Microsoft?
Windows 7, first beta version of Microsoft’s latest OS, has created interest among analysts and bloggers. Top Web-based operating systems I Google Chrome
XPIRED! But Vista may not catch up
After Bill Gates’ exit from Microsoft, it is now the turn of Windows XP to sign out. Windows XP (professional) is officially off the shelves, finally, with effect from June 30.
Microsoft's new offering targets SMBs
Microsoft Corporation India has come come up with an offering Get Genuine Solution that will enable small and medium business enterprises (SMBs) to legalise counterfeit unlicensed windows XP Professional software.
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