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this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2023
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Know several people still using Win7 without batting an eye.
If it boots it's good.
A lot of POS, ATM, MRI, and other specialized systems are still running Win7 unironically in production context. Many are probably running even older version.
Hahaha, don't forget that the majority of ATMs are running some ancient and extremely old versions of Windows XP, NT, etc. imagine that!
Source?
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_teller_machine
Thanks. Bizarre! So doesn't that mean hackers can and should target atms because they're insane security risks, not having received security updates for a long time now?
That is one method that has been used recently… they drill a hole and connect to a serial port or something.
They're also security hotspots and the value you're trying to attract is physical currency. The chances of getting caught is pretty high.