Zak Doffman has covered security, surveillance and privacy on Forbes since 2018, focusing on the latest updates from the world’s largest tech companies, staying safe on smartphones and social media, and the dangers of AI.
SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images” threat just three months ago has now prompted a third warning from the US government to update or stop using PCs. By exploiting old code buried under the covers of today’s Windows systems,warns is “an unspecified spoofing vulnerability which can lead to a loss of confidentiality.” It has mandated all federal employees to “apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable” by October 29.
the interesting twist with this October warning is the 900 million Windows 10 users yet to move to Windows 11 , now just a year away from end-of-life meaning end of support, which will cut off those users from updates such as this.
Which also means that if you’re already out of support or may find yourself there in October 2025—with Windows 10’s end-of-life, you should consider your options.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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