This is why you should say goodbye to Windows 7 and upgrade your device to Windows 10

In 2017 users' personal devices were subjected to the attack of many ransomware and malware. The most typical is the WannaCry malware, hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 90 countries that have been poisoned for several hours. While most of the old Windows operating systems were affected, Windows 10 was 'safe and sound'.

Mr. Tanmay Ganacharya, research manager of Windows Defender gave a number of reasons why you should say goodbye to old Windows versions and upgrade your device to Windows 10, along with the next generation security mode.

Windows 10's Ransomware resistance outperforms Windows 7

According to him, many of the businesses and services such as transport, hospitals . were affected by three global ransomware booms. According to statistics, ransomware has adversely affected about three million computers and more than 1 million users were affected by attacks, emails, trojans . After three attacks, there were more than 120 new ransomware types. appear.

According to technology page StatCounter, because Windows 7 has no built-in advanced and modern security solutions, it suffers 3.4 times the number of ransomware attacks than Windows 10. Windows Fender on Windows 10 can resist ransomware and other threats thanks to many features and improvements.

Windows 10 is equipped with multi-layer security to prevent Ransomware

Windows 10 has a multi-layer defense system like Windows Defender Application Control, Credential Guard and Windows Defender System Guard (Secure Boot) to prevent Ransomware.

The most specific proof is the ability to prevent Petya in June 2017. Similar to how WannaCry works, Petya infiltrates users' devices through unknown software, then encrypts important data.

WannaCry, Petya is still capable of infiltrating devices using Windows 7, although this version has a number of built-in measures against malware while Windows 10 devices do not suffer any effects. Come on.

So, use Windows 10 to keep your devices protected.

Windows 10 has built-in real-time protection

Controlled Folder Access - a new feature that allows you to add protected folders built into Windows 10 to prevent ransomware from accessing your files in real time, even when the device is being attacked. Controlled Access folder will let any application try to modify protected files to blacklist and 'freeze' so they cannot work.

1. Enable ransomware Controlled Folder Access on Windows 10

At the same time, Windows Defender also plays an important role in helping Windows 10 prevent attacks.

Those who have used both Windows 7 and Windows 10 versions then please comment on what is "better".

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