Now is the time to upgrade, Apple end supportfor QuickTime for Windows. They are no longer going to keep Windows QuickTime users, keeping them secure in not profitable. Keeping your software and systems updated and running smoothly is profitable, business critical. If you are running Windows XP especially, or if you are running any non supported software or systems now is the time to upgrade.
Alert (TA16-105A)
Apple Ends Support for QuickTime for Windows; New Vulnerabilities Announced
First, Apple is deprecating [taking it out of production] QuickTime for Microsoft Windows. They will no longer be issuing security updates for the product on the Windows Platform and recommend users uninstall it. Note that this does not apply to QuickTime on Mac OSX.
Second, our Zero Day Initiative has just released two advisories ZDI-16-241 and ZDI-16-242 detailing two new, critical vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Windows. These advisories are being released in accordance with the Zero Day Initiative’s Disclosure Policy for when a vendor does not issue a security patch for a disclosed vulnerability. And because Apple is no longer providing security updates for QuickTime on Windows, these vulnerabilities are never going to be patched.
https://blog.trendmicro.com/urgent-call-action-uninstall-quicktime-windows-today/
Tekmar Solutions, Inc. and the industry advise users and businesses to keep threats out using our IT Blueprint Threat Protection. The Threat protection component is robust. Using antiquated technology puts all internet users in peril. Allowing your computer to be in jeopardy is more dangerous today than ever. Don’t take chance remove all programs that are being serviced by their makers.
Computers running QuickTime for Windows will continue to work after support ends. However, using unsupported software may increase the risks from viruses and other security threats. Potential negative consequences include loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, as well as damage to system resources or business assets. The only mitigation available is to uninstall QuickTime for Windows. Users can find instructions for uninstalling QuickTime for Windows on the Apple Uninstall QuickTime page. [4]
Just because it still works doesn’t mean one should use it, now is the time to remove it, Apple ends support for QuickTime for Windows.