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As we all know, Windows 10 is about to lose free security updates. I keep seeing people saying it's dangerous to keep using it, but nobody will tell me why. How exactly would I vulnerable to attack by just.. being connected to the internet? How would that even work? How would someone get in? The hassle to switch to Linux doesn't feel worth it when the reasoning is some invisible threat that can just randomly jump out.
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can someone actually explain why using an out of support os is dangerous
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Reply by Lynx!
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That's what I was thinking. All the people always talking to me about some mystery danger was making me really confused, like how would any of that happen?? Glad to see I was right in the first place
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Reply by Tick
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Someone who knows about technology far better than I could explain it more in depth, but it won't become dangerous right away. The danger lies further down the road. When an OS stops receiving updates that means that no new patches are implemented. No fixes for bugs or security measures get updated. If a new form of digital attack comes along and your outdated OS becomes infected then there is no security in place to prevent it from reeking havoc. Picture no longer receiving updates like no longer receiving yearly vaccines. Getting a vaccine won't guarantee you won't EVER get sick, but it protects your immune system when you do. Your computer's immune system will essentially become weaker as time progresses. It's the sad reality of technology's obsolescence. :/
Reply by 🌠 kris
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It's not, just be careful.
The Germans use Win3.11 for their trains. Did that get infected? Nah, because they were careful.
Reply by ☆Emi☆
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basically when an os is no longer supported, it stoped receiving security updates and patches. so youre more vulnerable to malware or other kinds of cyber attacks