“After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10,” states the notification being distributed to users. After this date, the tech giant will no longer provide free software updates, security patches, or technical assistance for any version of Windows 10, leaving millions of users potentially vulnerable to emerging cybersecurity threats. These notifications explain that after October 14, 2025, devices running Windows 10 will continue to function but will no longer receive critical security updates through Windows Update. The end of support creates significant security vulnerabilities for users who continue running Windows 10 beyond the cutoff date. Organizations with Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU) through 2027, though regular consumers will not have this option without additional costs. Microsoft continues to emphasize that this transition is necessary to ensure users benefit from the enhanced security features available in Windows 11. Without regular security patches, systems will become increasingly susceptible to malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats that exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. With Windows 10 still holding approximately 70% of Windows market share compared to Windows 11’s smaller adoption rate, this transition represents one of the most significant forced hardware refreshes in Microsoft’s history. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. According to the post shared on X, Microsoft is currently sending out emails to all Windows 10 users alerting them to the approaching end-of-support deadline.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:50:21 +0000