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> Ironically, you may actually be more secure today running 95 than 7, since any modern exploit would be incompatible with it. I'd guess a lot of malware is op
by actuallyalys 3y ago
> Ironically, you may actually be more secure today running 95 than 7, since any modern exploit would be incompatible with it.
I'd guess a lot of malware is opportunistic and not really designed to maximize compatibility, so I imagine you're right but I would be curious to hear from someone who actually studies malware.
In a similar (also ironic vein), the lack of modern HTTPS probably also makes Windows 95 "secure" in that it will be inconvenient to use a Windows 95 machine for anything that needs securing.
Edit: It does make me wonder how fast computer viruses and malware goes "extinct." Probably much faster than biological viruses (if that's the right term) since malware doesn't evolve like viruses do.