Reefa Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Approximately 26 percent of the desktop computers worldwide are still running Windows XP right now, but the United Kingdom is really keen on cutting down its market share by forcing companies in the country to upgrade as soon as possible.In a notification posted on its website, the UK's privacy watchdog warned that out-of-date software is currently one of the eight most common security vulnerabilities leading to data leaks, so companies that are failing to secure their PCs due to this reason could get fines of up to 500,000 pounds ($844,000 / 613,000 euros).“In just the past couple of months we have already seen widespread concern over the expiry of support for Microsoft XP and the uncovering of the security flaw known as Heartbleed. While these security issues may seem complex, it is important that organisations of all sizes have a basic understanding of these types of threats and know what action they need to take to make sure their computer systems are keeping customers’ information secure,” ICO’s Group Manager for Technology, Simon Rice,said.Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and British Pregnancy Advice Service have already received hefty fines for failing to keep user data secure, so the Information Commissioner's Office warns that all companies that are aren't upgrading their computers to run newer software and protect consumer details could get financial penalties as well.Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistic Gelatin Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 And you thought regulators were out of control in the United States.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banned Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Congratulations Microsoft. Lots of money coming your way thanks to the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and British Pregnancy Advice Service have already received hefty fines for failing to keep user data secure, so the Information Commissioner's Office warns that all companies that are aren't upgrading their computers to run newer software and protect consumer details could get financial penalties as well.They jolly well deserved what they got. :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalju Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 UK is not the only one. But yes it will cost a pretty obscene amount of money for it.Source: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/getfile/148339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeSmithG Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I am from the U.K. and think this headline is written by a moron (original header).The government are a bunch of fairy orientated public school boys and girls (like every government) that do not know their arse from their elbow.I used an A.T.M. still powered by NT4.I had an eye test recently, the O.P.S. (operating system) was Windows XP Professional.I the U.K. government gave a hoot, they would between November 1st and February 1st run a scheme that all new windows 7/8 PC's, Laptops, Notebooks, any O.P.S. installed on electronics wouldbe allowed for 1) a no v.a.t. to pay discount (20% off) and 2) a 50% trade in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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