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Microsoft Ends Free Support for Windows 10

The move leaves millions of PCs that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 vulnerable to new security threats.

Olivia Sharp 2 min read 568 views
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Microsoft officially ended free support for Windows 10, creating a significant security risk for millions of users with hardware ineligible for the Windows 11 upgrade.

A Major Security Risk Emerges

Microsoft officially ended its standard free support for the Windows 10 operating system. The company will no longer provide free software updates, non-security updates, or, most critically, security fixes for the widely used OS. This end-of-life decision means that while computers running the software will continue to function, they will become progressively more vulnerable to viruses, malware, and other cyberattacks as new security holes are discovered and left unpatched.

Security experts warn that Windows 10 could quickly become a prime target for hackers due to its massive user base. Criminals are known to actively …

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