In order to help Windows XP users upgrade to the latest Windows 8/8.1 system or purchase new Windows devices directly and conveniently, on December 6th, Microsoft China and Alibaba Group will pass the three major websites of Taobao, Tmall or Juhua. The e-commerce platform launched the “Windows XP Upgrade Special” campaign for nearly two months. At the same time, Microsoft also hopes to bring intuitive security tips to users who are still using Windows XP, so that more consumers realize that Windows XP system is not enough to deal with current network security threats, consumers should promptly Upgrade your Windows operating system or update your device to secure your network.
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will stop providing technical support for Windows XP, not only because Windows XP can not meet the three major trends of touch, mobile and application in the future development of computers, but also because it has gone through 12 years. The Windows XP system is no longer sufficient to deal with current cybersecurity threats. Therefore, Microsoft has been actively calling on Windows XP users to upgrade their operating systems as soon as possible to eliminate potential network security risks, and recommend users to use the latest Windows 8.1 operating system to achieve a new, simpler, more intuitive, safer and fresher modern operating experience. .
current Internet has entered the data explosion, application of a wide range of age. But the rapid development of information technology brings both opportunities and challenges, because diverse new technologies mean diverse new threats. Especially in today's increasingly prominent commercial value of information and data, the purpose of network intrusion and hacker attacks is more obvious. These threats are undoubtedly a huge security shock for users who are still using traditional protection. Among them, Microsoft's latest "Microsoft Security Intelligence Report, Volume 15" pointed out that Windows XP has six times the virus infection rate of Windows 8 without stopping the update.
Now, more and more malicious programs have broken through the security mechanisms of Windows XP, including the once-leading "Data Execution Protection" (DEP) technology. Although this technology has a milestone in the advent of Windows XP, more and more malicious programs have broken through DEP over time. Now, in the face of complex network environments, DEP technology has become virtually virtual. In particular, after Microsoft terminated technical support for Windows XP in April next year, more and more system vulnerabilities will become a hotbed of computer viruses and Trojans. Windows XP users will become the primary target group for hackers to be malicious. .
In fact, with the advancement of time and the evolution of technology, users have been able to clearly feel the huge gap in security performance. According to the data, the Windows XP Service SP2 that has terminated the service and the SP3 virus infection rate that has not terminated the service are almost the same at the beginning, but in July 2010, the two have gradually widened the gap in the number of attacks. Currently, Windows XP Service Pack 2 has a malware infection rate of 66%, which is much higher than Windows XP Service Pack 3.
In addition, from the input-output ratio, for enterprise users, Windows XP system is still used, which requires a lot of time and effort to download and install various security patches, and these security patches are not very effective. Information security will also result in a significant reduction in the operational efficiency of the enterprise and an increase in the total cost of ownership, which is insufficient to cope with the current changing market environment. For individual users, still using Windows XP system will face more obvious security threats. For example, in the process of online shopping, e-banking and even games, they will suffer huge information leakage, system defects or property losses at any time. Potential security threats. Here you need to warn Windows XP users who want to use third-party security software. Because third parties can't add any security patches to the Windows kernel, as the old vulnerabilities will disappear over time, new vulnerabilities will follow. appear. In other words, the security of Windows XP users will always be lagging. There is an image metaphor. Windows XP is an old thatched house. Even if we install a security door for it, there are still great security risks and waste of investment.
Windows XP, which was born before the era of mobile Internet, has lagged far behind the current development of network technology. In the fast-growing Internet environment, in addition to security, Windows XP has great limitations in terms of mobility and operability, and Windows XP without security updates is bound to show increasingly fragile security. For modern users eager to be more complete, unified and secure on mobile phones, tablets and PCs, it is especially important to upgrade to a new system before Windows XP is out of service. Windows 8 is undoubtedly the best choice after Windows XP. Windows 8 has advanced, purpose-designed security technologies that make it more difficult, more complex, and more costly for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities, making them less likely to be their targets.
For the "nostalgia" users, in fact, Microsoft's classics are still going on, Windows 8 is such a heritage and evolution. Windows 8 leads the new era of PCs, represented by touch, mobile, and applications. It brings more possibilities to users through more diverse and differentiated devices, and enhances the experience of computer devices to a new one. the height of. Its enhanced set of personalizations, comprehensive enhancements, and innovations make it easy to get across all your devices, whether you're living, working, or moving.