Microsoft Patch Problems: 157 Vulnerabilities and a Farewell to Your Favorite Products!
Microsoft is pulling the plug on several products, including Windows 10 and Office 2016. But don’t panic, there are options! Office 2024 is available for those who prefer to “own” the product, while Windows 10 users can opt for Extended Security Updates. It’s like saying goodbye to an old friend, but with a safety net.
Hot Take:
In the grand theatre of cybersecurity, Microsoft is taking center stage this month with a whopping 157 vulnerabilities! It’s like watching an episode of “Game of Thrones” where the dragons are the vulnerabilities, and Microsoft is the unfortunate kingdom trying to fend them off. With eight vulnerabilities rated as critical, it’s safe to say that Microsoft’s IT team won’t be getting any sleep this week. And just to make things spicier, they’re pulling the plug on some popular products like Windows 10 and Office 2016, leaving users to scramble for the latest cloud alternatives. It’s almost like a tech version of musical chairs, but with more firewalls and less dancing!
Key Points:
- Microsoft reveals 157 on-premises vulnerabilities, with eight marked as critical.
- Support is ending for several Microsoft products, including Windows 10 and Office 2016.
- Users are nudged towards cloud and subscription services as alternatives.
- Extended Security Updates (ESU) offered for Windows 10 for continued security.
- Critical vulnerabilities span across products like Copilot, Excel, and SharePoint.