On average, 17% of computers worldwide

encountered malware during

the first half of 2013.

Though both Windows 8 and Windows XP

encountered a similar amount malware,

Windows XP users were 6x more

likely to actually be infected.

Infections per 1,000 scans

Windows XP users put their friends

and family at increased risk.

Cybercriminals use compromised

systems to steal information

and spread malware

to others.

The top threats facing computer

users worldwide:

Win32/Obfuscator

Programs that have been disguised to hinder

antivirus protection.

INF/Autorun

Worms that spread by copying to networks

or removable drives of infected computers.

HTML/IframeRef

Special IFrame tags that point to remote

websites containing malicious content.

Win32/Obfuscator: Programs that have been

disguised to hinder antivirus protection.

HTML/IframeRef: Special IFrame tags that point to

remote websites containing malicious content.

Win32/Wintrim: Trojans that display pop-up ads,

monitor activities and download applications, and

then send information back to a remote server.

The top threats facing the

European Union:

Windows XP support will end and users will no longer receive:

Security updates

Non-security hotfixes

Free/paid assisted support options

Online technical content updates.

On April 2014

In addition, many software and hardware vendors have stopped or will discontinue support by April 8th

What can you do?

Take advantage of advanced security

innovations. Upgrade to a more modern

software that can provide increased and

ongoing protections.

Learn more at

www.microsoft.com/sir