From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October’s headlines offer a glimpse of what’s shaping cybersecurity right now
31 Oct 2025
As October 2025 draws to a close, let’s take a look at some of the top cybersecurity stories that have been making headlines this month. ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe provides insights on how these stories could impact your own cyber-defenses.
- Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14th. With no more security updates for Windows 10, it’s time to consider your options if you’re still using this operating system.
- Cybercriminals have been using TikTok videos to distribute information-stealing malware disguised as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Spotify, and Netflix.
- Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are leveraging AI to launch cyberattacks against the United States, as reported by Microsoft.
- China has accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of carrying out a cyberattack targeting China’s National Time Service Center (NTSC).
For more cybersecurity news and insights, don’t forget to check out Tony’s monthly security news roundup for September 2025.
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