Windows XP is exposed to malware after connecting online in 2024

HN uses it as the counterpoint to a story where XP survived online, noting that a directly exposed XP machine is infected within minutes, though some critics say the setup is not representative of typical use.

Eric Parker connects a fresh Windows XP machine to the internet in 2024 to see how quickly it gets infected with malware. He documents the dangers of running an unpatched legacy OS online.