Legacy hardware frequently runs unsupported operating systems or firmware that no longer receive security patches. Because known vulnerabilities remain uncorrected and modern security controls (such as endpoint detection, strong authentication, or encryption) are often absent, attackers can exploit these weaknesses with minimal effort. In many organizations these older systems still process critical data, so a successful compromise can yield high value to the attacker. Therefore, the lure for cybercriminals is the combination of easier exploitation and potentially lucrative data or disruption.
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