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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon

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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.
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UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October

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With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.
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Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end

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Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.
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UK firms urged to act as Microsoft support ends October 2025

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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UK firms warned to prepare for risks as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and others on 14 October 2025, urging strategic IT upgrades now.
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July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.
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As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.
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Half of enterprise Windows devices yet to upgrade to Windows 11

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Half of enterprise Windows devices have yet to upgrade to Windows 11, just months before Windows 10 support ends on 14 October 2025.
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AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market

Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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However, the impending end of support for Microsoft's Windows 10, in October 2025, could thwart second-life opportunities for numerous devices.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7

Tue, 11th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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End of Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 might be sooner than you think

Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Microsoft will phase out support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on machines with Skylake systems over the next 18 months.
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Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security

Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.
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Patch Tuesday due this week

Sun, 9th May 2010
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Microsoft will fix two vulnerabilities it considers<br />critical, when it issues its monthly Patch Tuesday update this week.
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Support ending soon for some Windows users

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.