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Is an up-to-date browser secure on an out-of-date OS?

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.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__bot-mid-leaderboard:empty{ margin-bottom:0; } 2 1 Windows 7 support will end on January 14, 2020. Assuming that after that day I still use an updated browser, is it true that I'm still safe? Can it "patch" the OS-based security holes? Minor question: typically, how long would the browsers stop supporting abandoned OS? Is there any number on this? Related: Why should browser security be prioritized? web-browser appsec operating-systems windows-7 share | improve this question edited 45 mins ago ...