Today is the last day we’ll be seeing support arriving for Windows XP, with the final security patch arriving to the operating system in the early hours of the morning. It’s a significant day for those who have decided to stick with XP until the very end, and there are plenty of them.

It’s believed that nearly 20% of PC’s on a global scale are still operating Windows XP. This is a huge amount considering Microsoft released their warning about security updates many months beforehand, giving individuals and businesses plenty of time to make the change.

Ultimately, anyone who continues to use Windows XP will have to cope with the higher threat of online attacks, viruses and malware. There’s no doubt that some people will hold on to XP despite the lack of security, so it might be interesting to see just how damaging a decision that could turn out to be.

It’s always important to receive regular security updates to enhance online security for businesses and homes alike, despite the fact Windows XP has aged incredibly well. It might be quite surprising for some to learn that flaws can still be found in XP’s system despite its longevity. Unfortunately, hackers can always find new ways of gaining access to bugs that crop up, and it’s the defence against this type of attack that will no longer be provided.