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240 million Windows 10 users are vulnerable to six different hacker exploits
Winsage
March 14, 2025

240 million Windows 10 users are vulnerable to six different hacker exploits

Windows 10 users are urged to download the latest update due to critical fixes for six actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting up to 240 million individuals. The U.S. Cyber Defense Agency advises updating systems before April 1st or turning off computers as a precaution. The vulnerabilities include: - CVE-2025-24993: Buffer overflow exploit. - CVE-2025-24991: Access to data from a malicious virtual hard disk. - CVE-2025-24984: Exploit requiring physical access to log sensitive information. - CVE-2025-26633: Bypass flaw in Microsoft Management Console. - CVE-2025-24985: Privilege escalation flaw after mounting a VHD. - CVE-2025-24983: System-level exploit for gaining top privileges on the Windows Kernel Subsystem. Over 600 organizations have been affected by these vulnerabilities. Microsoft will cease security updates for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025, and users are encouraged to transition to Windows 11. Currently, there is a 60/40 split between Windows 10 and 11 users, with only 2% switching monthly. Approximately 240 million users have PCs incompatible with Windows 11, potentially leading to 1.1 billion pounds of computing equipment being discarded. The slow migration poses risks to user data security.
Microsoft trims more CPUs from Windows 11 compatibility list
Winsage
February 24, 2025

Microsoft trims more CPUs from Windows 11 compatibility list

Microsoft has released a list of CPUs compatible with Windows 11 24H2, specifying that OEMs must use Intel's 11th-generation or later processors for new PCs. This update is directed at OEMs, not end users, and emphasizes that older pre-11th-generation Intel processors are not supported. Intel's 11th-generation chips were introduced in 2020 and have since been phased out, with many older processors now in a "legacy software support model." Users with eighth, ninth, and tenth-generation Intel processors may still use them if they meet other requirements like TPM 2.0. Microsoft has not clarified if this announcement indicates future reductions in CPU support, although it has historically adjusted hardware requirements.
End of Windows 10: Microsoft will phase out your computer by 2025
Winsage
December 27, 2024

End of Windows 10: Microsoft will phase out your computer by 2025

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, meaning it will no longer receive free security updates. To upgrade to Windows 11, a computer must support TPM 2.0, which many older devices lack. A report indicates that about one in five computers could be left behind due to this requirement, particularly those purchased before 2021. Users should check if their device supports TPM 2.0 and consider budgeting for a new computer if it does not.
Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC
Winsage
December 12, 2024

Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC

Microsoft is rolling out its final Patch Tuesday of 2024, addressing a new zero-day vulnerability among 71 total vulnerabilities. The company has reversed its previous stance on Windows 11 installation requirements, now allowing updates on PCs that do not meet the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 hardware requirement. However, Microsoft warns that users who install Windows 11 on incompatible machines will forfeit their right to receive updates, including security updates, and that such devices may malfunction due to compatibility issues. A disclaimer states that damages due to lack of compatibility are not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Users are advised to proceed with caution, as many may lack the technical expertise to navigate the upgrade process.
The Countdown to Windows 10 End of Life: What IT Teams Need to Know
Winsage
December 9, 2024

The Countdown to Windows 10 End of Life: What IT Teams Need to Know

Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will be available for a maximum of three years at approximately per device. Windows 10 is currently the most targeted among older Windows operating systems, facing high-severity vulnerabilities. Organizations should conduct an asset audit, evaluate ESUs, migrate critical systems to the cloud, and establish a decommission plan for legacy systems. Morphisec offers a lightweight security solution for legacy systems, utilizing Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD) technology to protect against advanced threats without the need for updates or internet connectivity.
Windows 10 End-of-Life: Navigating the Transition to Windows 11 Sustainably
Winsage
July 25, 2024

Windows 10 End-of-Life: Navigating the Transition to Windows 11 Sustainably

Windows 10 support is ending, and organizations need to assess hardware for Windows 11 compatibility. Six tips include reviewing system requirements, backing up data, checking PC hardware compatibility, mapping out the update process, communicating with employees, and preparing the helpdesk.
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