# Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws - and shows why you need extended updates

> Windows 10 has received its final security update It fixes 172 security flaws in the OS, including six zero-day vulnerabilities It's a sobering thought to imagine how these security holes will mount up over the months…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-10s-final-patch-fixes-a-bewildering-number-of-security-flaws-and-shows-why-you-need-extended-updates?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68f18ea3ae475108dedb112f)
- **Published:** 2025-10-17
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #security #windows #final #fixes #flaws #update #extended #bewildering
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