NHS Denies Widespread Windows XP Use

The massive WannaCry ransomware outbreak that began May 12 has led to allegations that some organizations - especially in the public sector - were less well-prepared for the attacks, perhaps on account of inadequate IT investments or the use of outdated and unsupported Windows operating systems. See Also: Defend Against Spear Phishing: Encouraging Developments Gaining Momentum In Britain, for example, the National Health Service, or NHS, has vigorously denied reports that its systems were so widely infected on account of...