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Free MSRT updates on XP not enough to protect you after April 2014
(Jan,2014)
"Will Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool be supported after April 8, 2014?
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XP Free extended support to end April 2014
(Apr,2012)
Microsoft have announced the end of free extended support for Windows XP (using Service Pack 3).
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Free MSRT updates on XP not enough to protect you after April 2014
"Will Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool be supported after April 8, 2014?
Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool is aligned with the company's anti-malware engines and signatures, and as such the removal tool will continue to be provided for Windows XP through July 14, 2015. However, any PC running Windows XP after April 8, 2014 should not be considered protected as there will be no security updates for the Windows XP operating system."
source - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspx
Given the large installed base of XP, it will become an even more tempting target for malware attackers who will be encouraged to know that their victims will never get a defense against their new attacks.