Sorry Windows 10 Users...

Why It Matters

The demonstration shows that network defenses can neutralize even well‑known Windows exploits, reinforcing the need for both timely patches and hardened perimeter security for businesses and legacy users.

Key Takeaways

• Unpatched Windows 10 can be exploited, but network defenses matter.
• Metasploit’s EternalBlue fails on secured home/office networks today.
• Business‑grade routers with deep packet inspection block many attacks.
• LTSC Windows 10 offers support until 2032 for legacy apps.
• Switching to Linux reduces reliance on aging Windows security updates.

Summary

In a follow‑up to his earlier warning, the presenter apologizes to Windows 10 users after testing how easy it is to exploit an unpatched system.

He rebuilt a Windows 10 1607 VM without updates and spent two hours running Metasploit’s EternalBlue (Double Pulsar) exploit. Despite disabling the Windows firewall, the attack repeatedly failed because his business‑grade router with deep‑packet inspection and other network safeguards blocked the payload.

He notes that even a script‑kid can launch the same commands, yet real‑world success requires more than a vulnerable OS—it demands a permissive network. He also highlights that the Long‑Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) of Windows 10 will receive security updates through 2032, making it viable for legacy applications.

The takeaway is that while outdated Windows 10 builds remain theoretically exploitable, robust network security and continued patching dramatically reduce risk. Enterprises can safely run LTSC for legacy workloads, but users should also consider migrating to Linux for longer‑term resilience.

Original Description

After 25+ years as a systems administrator, I thought hacking an unpatched Windows 10 machine would be straightforward. I was wrong — and you deserve to know the truth.

In this video, I follow up on my previous Windows 10 end-of-life warning, this time putting Metasploit to the test against an unpatched Windows 10 1607 install using the infamous EternalBlue/DoublePulsar exploit. The results? Way more complicated than I expected.

Here's what I cover:

Why a secure network stopped exploits cold — even with the firewall disabled

The reality of using Metasploit as a non-expert

Why staying on Windows 10 isn't the death sentence I made it sound like

The best options if you need to stay on Windows 10 (hint: LTSC + secure network)

Why Linux might be your best long-term move

The bottom line: Unpatched systems are still a risk — but the biggest vulnerability has always been the person sitting at the keyboard.

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Chapters:

00:00 — Intro & the follow-up

00:46 — Testing Metasploit on Windows 10 1607

01:40 — Why my network blocked everything

02:40 — Is Metasploit actually easy to use?

03:32 — What I got wrong about Windows 10 exploits

05:35 — Best options if you're staying on Windows 10

07:22 — Why you should seriously consider Linux

08:27 — Final thoughts & lessons from 25 years in IT

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