Hi Amanda, That is correct. The thing about security is that everyone is a sort of link in the chain. If you are able to keep your PC clean of viruses, Trojans, worms, and various other malware you won't be able to pass it onto anyone else and infect their PC. However, if you were running out of date software with poor security you have a greater risk of getting and passing on malware. You also have a risk of a cracker finding a back door into your PC and either damaging your personal data or using your personal data to steel your identity. It is in my opinion unwise to stick with old software that will no longer get security updates, because anyone online will be at risk of being victimized by unscrupulous crackers.
Cheers! On 12/27/13, Amanda Burt <[email protected]> wrote: > hi > > Won't people need to move away from XP now due to the fact that Microsoft > are not making any security updates? Didn't someone on this list say that > anyone who is running XP now will be putting everyone else at risk or am I > wrong about that? > > Thanks Amanda --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
