Microsoft is urging 240 million PC owners to upgrade their devices to prevent them from being vulnerable to cyber threats. The company claims that its new hardware, which includes the TPM 2.0 chip, is essential for staying safe and secure.
To explain why, Microsoft has provided four key security benefits of Windows 11, emphasizing that it’s a combination of hardware and software:
– Protects data by encrypting sensitive information, making it difficult for hackers to access personal details, financial data, and confidential files.
– Ensures trusted software runs on the system through secure boot, preventing malicious software from launching during startup.
– Guards against physical tampering by detecting changes in the device’s hardware and preventing booting if someone tries to physically attack the device.
– Supports advanced security features that help keep data safe even if the device is lost or stolen.
Microsoft warns that Windows 10 users are at risk due to outdated hardware, with an estimated 240 million PCs lacking TPM 2.0, a chip necessary for upgrading to Windows 11. This means hundreds of millions of PCs will remain vulnerable to cyber threats without upgrades or additional support.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/04/20/microsofts-free-upgrade-offer-bad-news-for-240-million-windows-users