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Still on Windows 10? Do this now to reduce your risk of getting hacked

Windows 10 has reached the end of support, which means cybercriminals have it in their sights. You don't have to switch if ...
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Your Windows 10 PC Won't Get Security Updates After Oct. 14 Unless You Do This

Support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...

How To Update Windows Security Signatures Manually On Windows 11/10

Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved ...
Forbes

‘Security Disaster’—Microsoft Fixes Windows 10, Act Now

Microsoft has a “security disaster” on its hands — the scale of which we have not seen before, with hundreds of millions of unsupported PCs. It has forced the Windows-maker to reverse decisions and ...
Neowin

Microsoft now offers Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30 USD

For those with incompatible Windows 10 PCs, Microsoft is offering a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide security patches for another year. Windows 10 reached its end of support ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...
Neowin

Windows 10 gets its last non-security update with fixes for SMBv1 and Autopilot enrollment0 0

This month's non-security update for Windows 10 is here, and it brings SMBv1 fixes and other patches for the operating system that will be out of support in less than three weeks. Microsoft has ...
WRIC

Security experts warn of increased cyber risk after end of Windows 10 support

(WHTM) – Cyber security experts are warning Windows 10 users of an increased risk of malicious activity after support officially ended Tuesday. Residents, businesses, and organizations are encouraged ...
PC World

Are you still on Windows 10? You should install the latest update

PCWorld highlights the release of KB5073724, Microsoft’s first Windows 10 security update of 2026, addressing critical vulnerabilities including a flaw in WinSqlite3.dll. This update is exclusively ...
Forbes

Microsoft Issues Final Windows 10 Update, Leaving 400 Million Users At Risk

The latest Windows 10 update, KB5066791, is here. It patches some bugs but is mostly aimed at enterprise customers. So what makes it special, you might ask? It stands out because, unless you sign up ...
ZDNet

First major Windows 10 ESU update is here - with 66 fixes (some critical)

The first major update is here for Windows 10 PCs with ESU. The update fixes a couple of bugs that affected ESU registrations. The update also patches 66 security flaws for Windows 11 and 10 with ESU.