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I can't imagine connecting a Windows XP machine to the internet and/or running any network-connected software such as a web browser or email client. It would b
by musicale 3y ago
I can't imagine connecting a Windows XP machine to the internet and/or running any network-connected software such as a web browser or email client.
It would be interesting to see how long it takes for a brand new (but "fully patched") Windows XP machine to be taken over by malware after connecting to the internet.
Bonus if it's behind a stateful firewall that blocks incoming traffic by default.
- userbinator 3y agoIt would be interesting to see how long it takes for a brand new (but "fully patched") Windows XP machine to be taken over by malware after connecting to the internet. The answer is "forever", if you're behind a NAT.
- musicale 3y agoWhat if you use a web browser?