The support of Windows XP half a year ago would have been enough reason for PC users to permanently upgrade to a more up-to-date, more secure operating system. Finally, the risk of becoming a victim of a hacker attack sooner or later becomes higher for the affected devices day by day. The fact is, however, that an astounding number of computers are still operating with the obsolete Windows XP.
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If, for example, the Netmarketshare analysis company is considered, over 23 percent of all devices worldwide still use Windows XP. This would mean that almost every fourth computer on this planet uses an outdated operating system that offers little protection against hacker attacks and opens the door to theft.
The analysis service StatCounter provides another picture. According to this, the market share of Windows XP fell worldwide by around eight percentage points compared to the previous year to 13 percent currently. The Webtraffice analysis tool also calculates a decline from 14 to currently seven percent for the United States. As 15 out of 100 American devices are still affected, experts also point out the serious threats associated with the use of Windows XP.
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Axel Oppermann, an analyst at Avispador, sees particular need for action, especially for companies. Those who use Windows XP on networked company computers are "grossly negligent" because they endanger both their own company and those of its partners. Since it is only a matter of time, when the IT is hacked, he sees in the 13-year-old operating system a "ticking time bomb" that every responsible company boss should get rid of as quickly as possible.
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