If you’re still using Windows 10, here’s something you really need to know: Microsoft is ending security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025. That means no more protection from new threats. And unfortunately, one of those threats is already impacting users who haven’t made the switch.
A newly upgraded malware called Neptune RAT is making the rounds, and it’s not your average computer virus. It can steal your passwords, spy on what you’re doing on your screen, lock up your files for ransom, and even destroy your entire Windows system.
What Is This Malware, and Why Should You Care?
Neptune RAT (short for Remote Access Trojan) gives hackers full control over infected computers.
Here’s what it can do:
- Steal your saved passwords from browsers like Chrome, Brave, and Opera
- Watch what you’re doing in real-time
- Encrypt your files and demand a ransom to unlock them
- Hide itself to make it more difficult to detect or remove
- Restart itself every time you reboot your computer
- And yes—it can even destroy Windows itself
This updated version is being shared online, sometimes pretending to be part of “cybersecurity training,” and hackers are promoting it with names like “Most Advanced RAT” on Telegram and YouTube.
What You Should Do
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Here’s how to stay protected:
Plan to upgrade your Windows 10 computer before support ends.
Make sure your antivirus is up to date—and don’t rely on the free stuff.
Back up your files regularly—ideally to an external drive or a secure cloud service.
Don’t click links or download software from strangers or sketchy websites.
Be cautious of “free tools” or “training kits” online—especially if they’re shared through messaging apps or YouTube.
Contact us at 703-790-0400 today to strengthen your defenses now before it’s too late
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