Microsoft Patches ‘Wormable’ Flaw in Windows XP, 7 and Windows 2003

Re:Microsoft Patches ‘Wormable’ Flaw in Windows XP, 7 and Wi... by Carpetsmoker on Wednesday May 15, 2019 @03:17AM (#19917092)

Just because a computer is involved in health care means it has access to your "health info".

And look, of course it would be better if they upgraded. But "facts on the ground" can make it hard. It's easy to comment on HN, but not everyone involved is a complete idiot. I suspect that it's probably one of those 90/10% things: 90% has already been upgraded year ago, but getting the last 10% upgraded to something newer is 90% of the effort.

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Re:Microsoft Patches ‘Wormable’ Flaw in Windows XP, 7 and Wi... by z3t4 on Wednesday May 15, 2019 @04:33AM (#19917427)

Programs mode for windows XP does not work on Windows 10, not even in compatibility mode, so that's probably one reason why many wont upgrade. They would have to replace all equipment, which probably cost millions, just because the software is old, (but still working).

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Re:Microsoft Patches ‘Wormable’ Flaw in Windows XP, 7 and Wi... by russfink on Wednesday May 15, 2019 @07:44AM (#19918424)

This. There are embedded systems running XP including sonograms, dental xray units, and the like. Not to mention dedicated patient scheduling systems. Many turn key systems that have no easy upgrade path.

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