Surveillance Report Windows 10's Extra Year of Updates Has a Catch...
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Oct 11, 2025 Microsoft extends free security updates for Windows 10, but users must meet specific criteria. LinkedIn plans to use user data for AI training, with an option to opt out. OnePlus phones are found vulnerable to SMS data leaks, while significant data breaches affecting Boyd Gaming and Stellantis reveal the ongoing risks of cyberattacks. Additionally, leaked documents show efforts to globalize Chinese censorship tech, and TikTok faces scrutiny over data practices for minors.
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Hosts Note Travel Audio Glitch
- Nathan apologizes for audio interference caused by travel and notes it was only discovered during editing.
- He promises audio should be back to normal in the next episode.
Microsoft's Free One-Year Extension Has Strings
- Microsoft will extend Windows 10 security updates for one year free in Europe if users sign in with a Microsoft account.
- The move preserves security for many but trades privacy and sets up future paid extensions, the hosts warn.
Switch Or Harden Windows To Protect Privacy
- If you can, switch to Linux or use privacy tools to avoid Microsoft telemetry on Windows.
- Use W10 Privacy, Privacy.sexy, Portmaster, or a password manager and consider dual-booting instead of upgrading.