If you are using Microsoft Windows 10 then this news is very useful for you. Actually, the company has announced that it will end its support for Windows 10 after October 14, 2015. This will affect millions of users. Hackers also keep an eye on such users. ESET, a company working for internet security, said that Windows 10 users can be targeted by hackers. Therefore they should update Windows immediately.
Windows 10 will not get security updates
After October 2025, Microsoft will not provide any security updates and technical support to computers and laptops running Windows 10. This will make it easier for hackers to target such systems. Microsoft has also said that after the end of support, it will become easier to attack the system through viruses and malware.
The situation is serious – IT expert
Regarding this, Thorsten Urbanski, an IT security expert of ESET, said that the situation is very serious. If you want to avoid major digital threats, you should update Windows immediately. Urbanski has also warned all users using Windows 10. He says that there is a big danger for the users who wait till October to update Windows and they are most likely to suffer cyber attacks and data theft.
What is the solution?
Experts say that Windows should be updated first. If someone is not able to update Windows for any reason then he can go towards MacBook or Linux system. Apart from this, experts are also advising to use security software and keep taking regular backup of your data so that the risks of cyber attacks can be minimized.
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