Windows 7 End of Life
Windows 7 End of Life On January 14, 2020 Microsoft is ending support for the Windows 7 operating system. Support is also being ended for Microsoft Office 2010 Products. This means that by January of next year Microsoft will not be providing any more security updates or technical support for computers running the Windows 7 operating system, leaving many businesses at-risk. There is a vast array of malware and ransomware out there that target Windows 7 computers, without security updates and support this leaves your network vulnerable. A large attack on your organization’s network can cost you a lot of money and headache, it might take your business a long time to get back to where you were before. Upgrading your organization’s computers to Windows 10 before 2020 is a major security concern, but don’t worry because we can help. We can migrate your data and upgrade all of your computers to Windows 10 before these changes come into effect and put your cyber security on the line.
In May of 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack devastated many organizations around the world. The attack affected more than 200,000 computers across 150 countries, with total damages ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars. Many of the infected computers had been running unsupported versions of Windows (at the time Windows XP and Windows Server 2003), they were especially vulnerable because they had not had security patches for many years. There are many exploits out there that are used to target Windows 7 computers, including WannaCry. Attacks like this can put small or medium-sized businesses under, and we do not want that to happen to you. That is why it is important to keep your organization’s equipment up to date and always use operating systems that receive regular security patches and updates. So Cal IT can help your organization move to Windows 10, click here to schedule a consultation.
