Published On: Mar 27, 2025 05:38
Advisory No: TZCERT-SA-25-0077
Source: Microsoft
Software Affected: Windows 10 (all editions, including Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education)
Microsoft has officially announced that it will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This marks the conclusion of security updates, bug fixes, and feature improvements for the operating system. Users and organizations still running Windows 10 are urged to upgrade to Windows 11 or switch to alternative supported versions to maintain system security
As part of Microsoft’s commitment to providing new features and security, Windows 10 will reach the end of its lifecycle on October 14, 2025. This means that after this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive: • Security Updates: No protection against newly discovered vulnerabilities. • Bug Fixes: Ongoing performance issues will not be addressed. • Software Support: No technical support or updates for apps running on Windows 10
After October 15, 2025 the following is expected: - Security Vulnerabilities: After the end of support, Windows 10 will be more vulnerable to malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks, Compliance Risks: Organizations running unsupported operating systems may be out of compliance with industry regulations and standards, Loss of Features: Users will miss out on new functionalities and improvements that come with Windows 11, and Potential System Instability: Without ongoing updates, systems may experience decreased performance and compatibility issues with modern software.
Windows 10 users are advised to consider Upgrading to Windows 11: Users should plan and execute an upgrade to Windows 11 before the end of support date, Ensure your device meets the hardware requirements for Windows 111, Microsoft provides free tools for Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade, Evaluate Alternative Operating Systems: If upgrading to Windows 11 is not possible, consider transitioning to other supported operating systems, Regularly Update Systems: Until the end of support date, continue applying available updates to Windows 10 for the latest patches, and Backup Data: Ensure all critical data is backed up before making any system changes or upgrades
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