On January 14, 2020, Microsoft ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server. This means that devices using these operating systems will be much more exposed to viruses and malware, as there will be no new software or security updates.
This moment can be a great opportunity for many hackers, and we must be prepared. Let’s remember that the main breaches and cyberattacks that have been in the news lately, such as RAMSONWARE or password theft, have been mainly due to outdated computers and operating systems.
The end of support, besides security issues, leads to many others such as:
- there will be fewer and fewer programs and applications compatible with these operating systems (browsers, office software, etc.).
- the hardware will increasingly struggle to “communicate” with the old system, etc.
For all these reasons, it is advisable to analyze the specific situation of each client and establish a migration schedule to Windows 10, to be carried out over the next few months.
So, if you have Windows 7 on your computer and/or Windows 2008 Server on your server, contact us as soon as possible so that we can anticipate the problem.
Give us a call even if, like most people, you don’t know which operating system your devices are running. We’ll take care of it.