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Why is it important?

Logging in from a desktop or laptop that is running out-of-date operating software increases the risk of being unprotected in the event of security incidents.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Risk Mitigated

Malware Infection

Malware infections occur when malicious software makes its way on to a device or network.

SB174b Does not log in from a desktop/laptop running out of date operating software

Desktop/laptop devices running out of date operating systems are at increased risk of cyber attack. This is because the operating system software may not have the latest security updates which means you may not be protected against the latest cyber criminal attempts to compromise your system.

Why is it important?

Priority Tier

Risk Mitigated

Malware Infection

Further reading

SB174b Does not log in from a desktop/laptop running out of date operating software

Desktop/laptop devices running out of date operating systems are at increased risk of cyber attack. This is because the operating system software may not have the latest security updates which means you may not be protected against the latest cyber criminal attempts to compromise your system.

Why is it important?

Priority Tier

Risk Mitigated

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Further reading

Malware Infection