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Finally: Windows 7 usage below 10 percent
Kaspersky_news

Only 8 percent of German PC users still use Windows 7 - but worldwide it is still 22 percent, although Microsoft has not provided any security updates for it for a long time. Windows 7 companies are particularly at risk. A current Kaspersky analysis - based on anonymous OS metadata released by Kaspersky Security Network users - shows that almost a quarter (22 percent) of PC users worldwide still use Windows 7, even though there are no more security updates available for it be asked. In Germany, there are only eight percent of users who continue to use Windows 7 ...

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Outdated XP systems are an incalculable risk
G Data News

Windows XP systems: Outdated systems are an incalculable risk for medium-sized businesses. Many medium-sized companies still use computers with the outdated operating system. In the manufacturing industry in particular, many control computers only run under Windows XP or other outdated operating systems. This makes it easy for cyber criminals to attack. The computers should be removed from the network as quickly as possible or at least effectively separated. Otherwise there is a risk of damage from attacks that can quickly threaten the very existence of the company. Critical systems still run with Windows XP In many companies, these ancient computers are active all year round. Critical systems are running ...

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