Microsoft is warning its users to update their operating systems immediately due to a surge in actively exploited vulnerabilities. The company’s Patch Tuesday update addresses 67 CVEs, including six zero-day flaws that are already being used by criminals.
The U.S. cyber defense agency has warned users to update their PCs by April 1st or risk turning them off. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative describes the number of exploits as “extraordinary.” Microsoft has released a fix for over 50 new vulnerabilities, including 12 critical ones, in Windows and its various components.
The update is particularly important since there are still around 800 million users on Windows 10, which will end security updates on October 14th. However, not all of these users can upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware compatibility issues. Microsoft has warned that support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025 and no longer provide free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes.
Users with Windows 10 PCs that cannot be upgraded should act quickly before the deadline hits. The longer a device is left exposed, the more vulnerable it becomes to attacks. With hundreds of millions of PCs at risk, this is not just about individual users but also about the potential impact on entire networks and organizations.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/03/12/microsoft-attacks-240-million-windows-users-must-act-before-its-too-late