On April 8, Microsoft officially ended support for the Windows XP platform, meaning that users of the operating system will no longer receive security updates from the US tech giant.
Computers running Windows XP continue to function, but have become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. This is particularly dangerous for the computer systems of banks and other services that require heightened security measures.
In Vietnam, people are worried about the security of the ATM system following the retirement of the 12-year-old operating system.
But the SBV in an announcement released on the afternoon of April 22 reassured people concerned about the alleged risks that the automatic teller machines are running a different version of Windows XP with specific features to facilitate ATM operations and guarantee security.
Internet connections on the machines are closely supervised by the banks’ network systems, thus mitigating the risks of network compromises, the SBV announcement stated.
“Besides, banks have also implemented other security solutions to prevent themselves from hacker and malware attacks”, the central bank said.
The SBV, however, also requested that banks install advanced security measures to ensure the safety of their ATMs.
