| Not only it was getting old, it was no longer supported for a long time, which means that some unpatched security flaws could exist. |
| Generally, infection takes place using unpatched security holes in operating systems or via vulnerable application software belonging to the victim. |
| The group mostly seizes on known weaknesses in old and unpatched computer software, rather than exploiting novel flaws. |
| If you attach a new, unpatched and unprotected computer to the internet then it can easily be under the control of hackers within a matter of minutes. |
| And even if most systems are patched, an unpatched minority can wreak havoc. In this section Who will build our biodefences? |
| It fears that any information would give vital clues to criminal crackers about how to exploit unpatched systems. |
