Security Risks
The latest Security Risks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support: 60% of Corporate Devices Still Unready as October Deadline Hits
October 14, 2025, marks the definitive end of free security updates, feature patches, and technical support for Windows 10—but with barely months to go, up to 60% of corporate devices and 53% of...
Windows 7 Now Holds Single-Digit Market Share: Critical Security Steps for Remaining Users
The often-cited statistic that one-third of the world's computers run Windows 7 is no longer accurate—and hasn't been for years. Modern telemetry from multiple independent trackers places Windows...
New Script Shrinks Windows 11 to a 2GB ISO and 2.8GB Install Footprint — With Major Caveats
The tiny-Windows movement just got a radical new entry. NTDEV, the creator of tiny11, has unveiled nano11, a PowerShell script that ruthlessly strips Windows 11 down to an ISO just over 2 GB and an...
Unlocking Windows 11’s Hidden Gems: Emoji Panel, Surf Game, and a Telnet Trip to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Windows 11 ships with a handful of features that blur the line between hidden gem and inside joke. Some lands in your lap with a simple keyboard shortcut, while others demand a quick detour through...
FlyOOBE Turns Unsupported PCs into Lean, Customized Windows 11 Machines
An open-source tool called FlyOOBE is rewriting the rules of Windows 11 deployment by enabling installations on hardware Microsoft deems incompatible—and stripping out unwanted apps from the...
Tiny11 Brings Windows 11 25H2 to Aging Hardware — But Security and E-Waste Tensions Simmer
Windows 10 users have just six months before Microsoft pulls the plug on free security updates — and the search for off-ramps is accelerating. On October 14, 2025, mainstream support ends, forcing...
Why That Cheap Retro Numpad Could Be a Security Risk: In-Depth Review
The pastel-colored, 18-key cordless numeric keypad with its charming round keycaps seems like the perfect antidote to tenkeyless keyboards. But security researchers have a stark warning: that tiny...
Tiny11’s Latest Builder Can Purge Copilot, Outlook, and Teams from Windows 11 — But There Are Risks
Tiny11’s builder, a community-favorite script for slimming down Windows 11 installs, just got a major update: it can now surgically remove Copilot, the new Outlook for Windows, and Microsoft Teams...
Microsoft’s October 14 Deadline Forces Windows 10 Users to Choose: Upgrade, Pay, or Risk Security
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. After that date, Microsoft will stop releasing monthly security updates, leaving millions of PCs vulnerable to new exploits unless users take action. For...
Windows 10’s Final Countdown: First-Year ESU Tab Could Hit $7.3 Billion, Analyst Warns
The clock is ticking louder than ever. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will pull the plug on free security updates for Windows 10, leaving millions of business PCs exposed—and billable. An analysis...
The $7.3 Billion Question: What Windows 10 Extended Support Will Really Cost Your Business
A staggering $7.3 billion. That's the headline figure Nexthink projected as the first-year cost for enterprises stubbornly clinging to Windows 10 after its October 14, 2025 end-of-support date....
Windows 11 24H2 Delivers 40% Faster Installs, 25% Lower CPU Usage as PowerToys v0.93 Boosts Productivity
Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 feature update isn’t just about new capabilities—it’s about speed. Insider and engineering data now confirm that installation times for cumulative and feature...