There’s less than a year to go before Windows 10 security support says goodbye, but despite Microsoft’s efforts to try to get users to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s still millions of computers that do not want to take the step.
The thing is that This brings with it great danger. And when this moment arrives, many cybercriminals will probably take the opportunity to execute new malware or massive hacks. Previously, there had been talk that ESET recommended migrating from Windows 10 to Linux for security reasons, but it seems that this goes further.
It is not a simple virus problem, since there will be too many users worldwide that will be affected due to this situation that had not been seen before with the transfer of other Microsoft operating systems.
Experts around the world predict a security disaster with the end of Windows 10 support
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According to the recent report by ESET Germany experts, a cybersecurity crisis will come when Windows 10 runs out of support in October 2025.
Specialist Thorsten Urbanski has given his verdict and states that “The situation is more dangerous than the end of Windows 7 at the beginning of 2020.”
The statistics show results of 65% in Germany, 63% in Austria and 56% in Switzerland, of users who continue using Windows 10, which are approximately 35 million active computers with said operating system.
“An extension of support is costly. Simply allowing the devices to continue functioning is more or less negligent.” — Thorsten Urbanski.
This means that all these devices will face attacks of cybercriminals due to the vulnerabilities they will have. Although this paid service is offered, the price is high and will increase as the years go by.
In this context, it is mentioned that companies will be the most affected because staying on this OS is not a profitable tactic, while it is not worth the risk of being affected by malware or hacker attacks.
The two smartest options left are to upgrade to Windows 11 or install Linux with a distribution that adapts to the needs of each user. Probably, during the months left to live Windows 10many will reconsider their decisions.
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Tags: Updates, Spain, Windows 11, Windows 10, Cybersecurity