Mostly , the method used is a hoax or link the user is prompted to download malicious files under the guise of security patches for XP .
Malwarebyte Internet security firm said in its official blog , it found a variety of threats that target XP users , under the guise of security programs required the operating system .
In addition, the XP setup files and Keygen ( Key generator ) is also used to spread malware .
" XP may be dead and abandoned , but not necessarily a threat to them as well is not there anymore , " said Christopher Boyd , Malware Intelligence Analyst of Malwarebytes , as quoted from Digital Trends ( 12/04/2014 ) .
Because Microsoft is stopped , the security update files into a tempting offer for users of Windows XP today. However , Boyd says that users must not take anything for granted against the third -party applications .
Offers security program for Windows XP is a lot of spread on the web site , even on YouTube also .
The YouTube page is also accompanied with a download link to trap XP users . The link refers to the executable file PUP ( Potentially Unwanted Programs ) .
Another method is the site that provides the keygen or if the new driver downloaded it spread malware . Keygen is a code generator that is usually used to unlock the pirated product license . This application should be avoided if users do not trust and believe .
In addition , the malware also spread through modification offers the look of Windows XP ( or XP Theme ) . Users are required to download the setup file that turns out to actually deploy a survey or offer cell phone ringtones .
In the end , Windows XP users are asked to be wary of any kind of deals associated with Windows XP , whether it's from an e - mail , social networking , forums or other resources suspicious steps , such as having to register or install other applications to download .
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