What happens if you connect Windows XP to the Internet in 2024? [video]
The video highlights severe security flaws in Windows XP, demonstrating malware infection within 10 minutes and identifying specific threats like a counterfeit Google program and a Trojan Steeler.
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The video examines the severe internet security deficiencies of Windows XP in contrast to contemporary operating systems. It outlines various vulnerabilities and risks linked to the use of Windows XP. The creator performs an experiment by infecting a Windows XP computer with malware, noting signs of infection within a mere 10 minutes. Throughout the analysis, they uncover suspicious files and processes, indicating the possible presence of malware types such as a stealer, worm, or email spam. Additionally, the video highlights the identification of specific malware on the Windows XP system, including a counterfeit Google program and a Trojan Steeler.
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7 commentsAlso the connections opened could be watched in a router and/or with something like Wireshark.
I'm sure there are plenty of vulns in Windows XP by now, but it seems surprising to me that a random IP is getting scanned + infected + exploited within such a span of minutes just because it's running an old OS.
It would actually be pretty interesting to see which vulnerabilities are used for this type of thing. Sort of the opposite of a 0 day, I suppose... very old, well known exploits. But to do that on a PC with totally stock OS software is impressive.
There was a time when Windows XP would get infected by staying online overnight, but the most recent example I remember is the Blaster worm[1] from around 2003. I recall having an ADSL subscription back in 2007, and at the time, the ISP provided a device acting as both a modem and router. So in my case, at least since 2007, I wouldn't have to worry much about keeping a computer online overnight.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_(computer_worm)?useski...
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