Tech‘Security by antiquity’: Why old technology can sometimes thwart hackers

Some cybersecurity experts say obsolete technology may offer an unexpected advantage: hackers often ignore systems used by very few people. Examples include Eudora email, ground-based radio beacons, paper maps, basic phones and magnetic tape, although experts stress that fully patched, up-to-date software is usually safest for everyday use.

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