Microsoft’s end-of-support date for Windows 10 is approaching on October 14, 2025, and the operating system is already facing a serious security threat. With 70% of Windows users still operating Windows 10, the situation in terms of cyber-attacks has become increasingly perilous. This security bug has major consequences for individuals and organisations who rely on Windows 10.
What’s happening?
A 2018 Windows flaw has been added to the US government’s known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) database, cautioning of potential privilege escalation assaults and remote code execution. Researchers believe that the vulnerability, CVE-2018-0824, was exploited by the Chinese hacker outfit APT41. This threat actor is supported by the Ministry of State Security and has a high level of seriousness because it targets both government and private organisations.
The US government has warned people to fix or stop using Windows if there is any risk by August 26. If this is not done, users will remain vulnerable to assaults. This vulnerability will not affect Windows 11. Additionally, it would not harm updated Windows systems, emphasising the importance
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