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Is Your Business Ready for the End of Windows 10?

Alan Ford

8/5/2025

Business Efficiency

At Quality Care Group, we’re committed to helping care providers stay secure, compliant, and efficient. With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 later this year, now is the time to act and ensure your systems are prepared.

Here’s what you need to know and why it’s important to take action now:

🔐 Security Risks

Without regular updates, Windows 10 becomes vulnerable to new and emerging cyber threats. This puts your client data, operational systems, and business continuity at serious risk.

That’s why it’s vital to have the right protection in place. Cyber insurance, alongside your broader care home insurance, can provide financial and operational support in the event of a breach or cyber incident.

⚖️ Compliance Concerns

Using unsupported software can mean falling short of regulatory requirements. That opens the door to fines, legal implications, and potential reputational harm, particularly in the care sector, where data security and compliance are paramount.

⚙️ Performance & Compatibility

Upgrading to a modern system like Windows 11 improves speed, reliability, and compatibility with essential care software. It also unlocks new features that can enhance productivity across your teams.

🧰 Ongoing Support & Maintenance

Once support ends, technical assistance and updates will no longer be available, leading to costly downtime and potential business disruption. Planning now avoids rushed decisions later.

✅ What Should You Do?

The time to upgrade is now. Planning ahead ensures a smooth, secure transition and keeps your care business compliant and protected.

👉 Call our Business Efficiency Team today on 01273 424904 to talk through your options, upgrade pathways, and how our insurance solutions, including cyber cover can support your ongoing digital resilience.
🔒 Cyber Security Focus: Protect Yourself from Cookie Theft

Cybercriminals can steal browser cookies, small files that store login session data, to gain unauthorised access to your online accounts. Here’s how to protect yourself:

  • Use strong, unique passwords for each account
  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible
  • Keep your browser and software up to date
  • Avoid logging into sensitive accounts over public Wi-Fi
  • Clear your cookies regularly to remove stored session data

Taking simple steps now can prevent major problems down the line.

Let’s keep your business secure, efficient, and future-ready.

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