System vulnerabilities · Question 1 of 12

What does it mean for security when a vendor ends support for an operating system (end of life)?

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Answer

  • D New security flaws are no longer fixed

Explanation

After the end of support, no more patches are released. Every newly discovered flaw stays open, and attackers know this. Such systems are replaced or shielded with compensating controls.

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