1. On average, 17% of computers worldwide
encountered malware during
the first half of 2013.

2. Though both Windows 8 and Windows XP
encountered a similar amount of malware,
users of Windows XP were 6x more
likely to actually be infected.
Infections per 1,000 scans

3. Windows XP users put their friends
and family at increased risk.
Cybercriminals use compromised
systems to steal information
and spread malware
to others.

4. The top threats facing computer
users worldwide:
INF/Autorun
Worms that spread by copying to networks
or removable drives of infected computers.
Win32/Obfuscator
Programs that have been disguised to hinder
antivirus protection.
HTML/IframeRef
Special IFrame tags that point to remote
websites containing malicious content.

5. On April
2014
Windows XP support will end and users will no longer receive:
Security updates
Nonsecurity hotfixes
Free or paid assisted support options
Online technical content updates.
In addition, many software and hardware vendors have stopped or will discontinue support by April 8.

6. What can you do?
Take advantage of advanced security innovations.
Upgrade to more modern software that can
provide increased and ongoing protections.
Learn more at
www.microsoft.com/sir