Windows XP is a product with a large user base. Despite being an old operating system there are millions of users around the world whose primary operating system to Windows XP. In recent days have seen an unprecedented rise in attacks is concerned: the target of these attacks is precisely the Microsoft operating system. Microsoft has reported that the attacks have been more than 10,000 PCs, but now the figure may be much higher since not found a solution to this problem.

A Google engineer reported finding a vulnerability in Windows XP to be allowed total control of a PC, using the capacities of this to receive help from another computer remotely.

Researchers from security firms like Trend Micro, say it is a serious problem for many developers of malware and viruses are being targeted on users of Windows XP. It is expected that in next few hours there is a more specific answer from Microsoft.

This breach of security does not affect Windows Vista or Windows 7.

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