When hardware reaches end-of-life, the vendor stops releasing firmware or driver updates, including security patches. Any publicly known or newly discovered vulnerability therefore remains unpatched and can be exploited by threat actors, turning the outdated hardware into an easy entry point for attacks. Organizations must plan to replace or isolate such assets to maintain a secure posture.
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