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Vladimir Putin ‘s computers still run Windows XP, Media reports

Security Affairs

“Windows XP, released in 2001, was the last Microsoft operating system given the green light for use on official Russian government computers, the Open Media website reported, citing defence ministry documents.” Microsoft Windows 10 is only allowed only for government systems that don’t manage secret information.

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Weekly podcast: 2018 end-of-year roundup

IT Governance

The year started with the revelation of Spectre and Meltdown – major security flaws affecting processors manufactured by Intel, ARM and AMD. in which the travel records of military and civilian personnel – which included their personal information and credit card data – were compromised. Patches were rushed out , but many.