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Windows XP support cutoff poses data breach risk for retailers |
February 04, 2014
Retailers will face an increased risk of data breaches after Microsoft ends support for Windows XP, a version of which powers the majority of modern cash registers, security vendor Symantec warned in a report published Monday.
Many point-of-sale (POS) devices run the Windows XP version of Windows Embedded, a scaled-down version of the operating system designed for devices such as set-top boxes and vehicle computers. Microsoft will no longer provide security patches for Windows XP as of April 8, when it ends support for the 13-year-old OS.
“This event will certainly place POS operators under increased risk of a successful attack, and POS operators should already have mitigation plans in place to meet this coming deadline,” Symantec’s 12-page report said.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2093940/windows-xp-support-cutoff-poses-data-breach-risk-for-retailers.html#tk.rss_all
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