On 14 October 2025, Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10, ceasing free security updates and leaving millions of devices exposed to rising cyber threats worldwide. Despite the deadline, Statcounter's September 2025 data show that around 40.5 per cent of global Windows devices still operate on this 2015-launched system.
In the UK, consumer advocates Which? estimates that 21 million users now grapple with a critical decision: migrate to Windows 11 for continued protection or risk heightened vulnerabilities.
