Now that Microsoft's support for the popular Windows XP operating system has ended, you'll need to use every trick in the book to stop your machines from being compromised.
From Computerworld:
From Computerworld:
Now that Microsoft no longer supports Windows XP, the only way to keep the operating patched for newly discovered security vulnerabilities is to pay for Microsoft for Extended Support. If that's not an option for your organization, then it's only a matter of time before many of your computers running the aging operating system are compromised.10 Ways to Keep Windows XP Machines Secure
That said, you can reduce the vulnerability of machines still running Windows XP. These 10 tips will help.