Windows 10 support ends: As millions of PCs face cybersecurity risk, here is what you need to do

Windows 10 is no longer Microsoft’s concern. As the deadline for support ends on October 14, Windows 10 will no longer be receiving security patches and updates. The end-of-life decision, which comes almost a decade after its release, forces millions of people to face significant risks, especially in the face of cyberattacks and major data loss.

Microsoft will cease providing essential and free security updates to the OS. This immediately leaves all unsupported Windows 10 machines vulnerable to new exploits, as hackers are known to actively target operating systems immediately after their official support expiration. Industry experts warn that Windows 10 could quickly become a prime target due to its massive user base.

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