As of October 14, Microsoft has ended its support for Windows 10, leaving approximately 46% of users with limited options.
The end of Windows 10 support shouldn’t come as a surprise, yet many organisations remain unprepared. Planning gaps, legacy dependencies and budget constraints continue to delay migration, even where devices are technically capable of upgrading. Every day of delay increases risk and makes the transition harder.
According to Dave Adamson, solutions director at Creative ITC, users will no longer receive new features for Windows 10, unless their device is enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU). This makes them more vulnerable to attacks, as exploiters can gain access to devices and data, and carry out further attacks.
Users with Windows 10 are advised to take action to mitigate these risks.
Author's summary: Windows 10 support ends, leaving users vulnerable.