If you’re using a computer with a very old operating system or even a recent version that’s in need of an update, you’re taking an unnecessary risk. The same goes for internet browsers and, for that matter, all your PC software and mobile apps.
Hackers are always on the lookout for flaws in operating systems and other software that they can exploit. Sometimes it takes them awhile, but once word is out that there’s a vulnerability, the bad guys not only figure out how to take advantage of it, they also share their knowledge with other criminals — sometimes for a small fee — which greatly increases the