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Advice issued on Windows 7

Microsoft no longer releasing updates

If you're still running Windows 7 on your computer, the advice from Microsoft is to move to the latest operating system.

The tech giant stopped releasing security updates and patches for it on Tuesday, meaning it is now much more susceptible to cyber attacks.

Businesses are able to purchase ongoing support for it until 2023, but that will get progressively more expensive as fewer people use Windows 7.

Sam Warren is the programme leader of University College Isle of Man's cybersecurity course.

She says it's important for everyone to make sure their computers are as safe as possible - particularly businesses:

You can listen to the full interview with Sam Warren below:

More information about cyber security can be found via gov.im//cybersecurity

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