Gameover Zeus

penon

RumRat wrote: »

Finally - Don't spend your life worrying about it.

:T fully agree with this, at the end of the day aslong as you use a bit of common sense you'll be fine.

penon

DCodd wrote: »

17% of all PC 's in the UK are still running xp, hundreds of Millions worldwide. It could be that many a pc that is running xp can't run Win 7 or above? According to the MS checker, my laptop can't run Win 7 or 8.

There's always Linux... ultimately Microsoft is a business and there aim is to develop, make money and ummm... make money.

DCodd

penon wrote: »

There's always Linux... ultimately Microsoft is a business and there aim is to develop, make money and ummm... make money.

Doesn't help the Businesses still using XP though.

penon

DCodd wrote: »

Doesn't help the Businesses still using XP though.

Granted but unfortunately you have to move with the times, what about all the businesses that were running DOS based systems?

penon

In comparison how many people are still using a Nokia 3210? Instead most people have invested in a smart phone.

DCodd

penon wrote: »

Granted but unfortunately you have to move with the times, what about all the businesses that were running DOS based systems?

I agree but people were asking why the big deal now when Zeus has been around for so long. Maybe MS and the authorities have identified that with the demise of support for XP that there is a real threat now.

joe134

DCodd wrote: »

I agree but people were asking why the big deal now when Zeus has been around for so long. Maybe MS and the authorities have identified that with the demise of support for XP that there is a real threat now.

Remember Y2K?
according to articles, I-phones and I-pads have been compromised, by cloud, find my phone;;;
difficult to believe all the hype, but, need to keep up to date on it.you get even if you worry,so why worry.

Lumstorm

I was wondering if the big deal being made is just for the FBI and to remind people that their fighting crime and terrorism. After all they need the to justify their budget for the tax payer.

RumRat

DCodd wrote: »

17% of all PC 's in the UK are still running xp, hundreds of Millions worldwide. It could be that many a pc that is running xp can't run Win 7 or above? According to the MS checker, my laptop can't run Win 7 or 8.

And your point is? Nothing stopping people buying a new machine with something newer on it. Just upgrading the OS is not the only fruit.

joe134

henm2 wrote: »

This in practice only affects Windows systems (as always). Best security is to set up a dual boot of Windows and Linux Mint 17 cinnamon edition and only use the linux side for for your banking and shopping and email etc.
Guide to dual boot http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/dual-boot-windows-7-ubuntu.html
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/dual-boot-windows-8-ubuntu.html

I have considered Linux for years,for banking, BUT, if I click these links, will It be Gameover:rotfl: