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What happens if you connect Windows XP to the Internet in 2024?
Eric Parker
Eric Parker connects a fresh Windows XP machine to the internet in 2024 to see how quickly it gets infected with malware. He documents the dangers of running an unpatched legacy OS online.
HN uses it as the counterpoint to a story where XP survived online, noting that a directly exposed XP machine is infected within minutes, though some critics say the setup is not representative of typical use.
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