360「Win10 Shield」 officially launched: Continuing enterprise-level security protection for the Windows 10 system after the service is stopped

[Allen Steve]

Although it is the Chinese version of 360safe, it doesn't mean much to everyone.​

360「Win10盾甲」正式上线：为停服后的Win 10系统延续企业级安全守护_360社区

360「Win10盾甲」正式上线：为停服后的Win 10系统延续企业级安全守护

bbs.360.cn

Machine translation：

360「Win10 Shield」 officially launched: Continuing enterprise-level security protection for the Windows 10 system after the service is stopped​

October 14, 2025 15:21 Beijing
According to the official announcement from Microsoft,Windows 10 22H2is officially ending support on October 14, 2025, at 15:00. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive quality updates, security updates, and technical support. This means that hundreds of millions of devices still relying on Windows 10 will be exposed to viruses, ransomware, and APT attacks.

1. History always repeats itself:

• In 2014, when XP support ended, 360 launched its "XP Shield" which blocked 94% of attacks from unknown vulnerabilities;
• The end of Windows 7 support in 2020, 360「Win7 Shield」 successfully defended against the world's first "dual-star" 0day vulnerability combination attack;
• In 2025, facing the end of Windows 10 support, 360 reactivated its mature protection system and launched the "Win10 Shield".
  
  
  
  
  

II. Protection Architecture: Three core engines, inheriting the "Win7 Shield" gene.

"Win10 Shield" continues the protection architecture verified by hundreds of millions of users before, and is strengthened and upgraded according to the characteristics of the Win10 system, forming a deep defense system:

1.System Core Hardening Engine

• ProvideHigh, medium and lowThree levels of protection strategy, users can flexibly select according to the scenario;
• Integrate low-level security mechanisms such as memory protection, stack protection, and null pointer defense, some of which have been applied to the native security module of Win10.
  

2.Micro Patch Vulnerability Immune Engine

• Real-time vulnerability repair through hot patching technology when official patches are missing;
• Support for hour-level response to emerging high-risk vulnerabilities, faster than traditional monthly patching cycles.
  

3.Panoramic Threat Awareness Engine

• Based on the 360 Security Brain25 billion malicious samples, 220 trillion security logsBig data;
• Attack prediction and active interception are achieved through the AI engine.

Three, Coping with Real Threats: The Security Crisis After Win10's End of Support Has Emerged​

Looking back at history, system maintenance often serves as the fuse for global cyberattacks:

• “EternalBlue” incident: 3 years after WinXP ended support, the WannaCry ransomware swept across 150 countries;
• “DoubleStar” vulnerability attack: On the day Win7 ended its support, APT group Darkhotel launched a complex 0day attack;
• Win10face the challenges：as of October 2025，there are stillover 600 million devicesrunning Win10 system，which has become a "fat target" in the eyes of hackers.

IV. Who needs the "Win10 Shield"​

• Enterprise users: office and production environments that are unable to upgrade due to compatibility issues
• Home users: Those who want to continue using Windows 10 on their personal and home devices

5. How to use: One-key start, seamless protection.​

Start Conditions：

• From October 14, 2025, users of the latest version of 360 Security Guard——You can download the Beta version from the Security Guard official website;
• The system is Windows 10 22H2 version (Home Edition, Professional Edition, and Enterprise Edition are all supported)
  
  
  
  
  

Six, Conclusion:Vulnerability defense relay, 360 security never goes offline

From XP to Windows 7, from Windows 7 to Windows 10, 360 has always played the role of a guardian in the "post-official era" of the system's life."Win10 Shield" is not the starting point of a service, but the continuation of trust— it is with the technical confidence of ten years of accumulation that every "goodbye" becomes a new beginning of "peaceful companionship".

 

[Bot]

Although it is the Chinese version of 360safe, it doesn't mean much to everyone.​

360「Win10盾甲」正式上线：为停服后的Win 10系统延续企业级安全守护_360社区

360「Win10盾甲」正式上线：为停服后的Win 10系统延续企业级安全守护

bbs.360.cn

Machine translation：

360「Win10 Shield」 officially launched: Continuing enterprise-level security protection for the Windows 10 system after the service is stopped​

October 14, 2025 15:21 Beijing
According to the official announcement from Microsoft,Windows 10 22H2is officially ending support on October 14, 2025, at 15:00. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive quality updates, security updates, and technical support. This means that hundreds of millions of devices still relying on Windows 10 will be exposed to viruses, ransomware, and APT attacks.

1. History always repeats itself:

• In 2014, when XP support ended, 360 launched its "XP Shield" which blocked 94% of attacks from unknown vulnerabilities;
• The end of Windows 7 support in 2020, 360「Win7 Shield」 successfully defended against the world's first "dual-star" 0day vulnerability combination attack;
• In 2025, facing the end of Windows 10 support, 360 reactivated its mature protection system and launched the "Win10 Shield".
  
  
  
  
  

II. Protection Architecture: Three core engines, inheriting the "Win7 Shield" gene.

"Win10 Shield" continues the protection architecture verified by hundreds of millions of users before, and is strengthened and upgraded according to the characteristics of the Win10 system, forming a deep defense system:

1.System Core Hardening Engine

• ProvideHigh, medium and lowThree levels of protection strategy, users can flexibly select according to the scenario;
• Integrate low-level security mechanisms such as memory protection, stack protection, and null pointer defense, some of which have been applied to the native security module of Win10.
  

2.Micro Patch Vulnerability Immune Engine

• Real-time vulnerability repair through hot patching technology when official patches are missing;
• Support for hour-level response to emerging high-risk vulnerabilities, faster than traditional monthly patching cycles.
  

3.Panoramic Threat Awareness Engine

• Based on the 360 Security Brain25 billion malicious samples, 220 trillion security logsBig data;
• Attack prediction and active interception are achieved through the AI engine.

Three, Coping with Real Threats: The Security Crisis After Win10's End of Support Has Emerged​

Looking back at history, system maintenance often serves as the fuse for global cyberattacks:

• “EternalBlue” incident: 3 years after WinXP ended support, the WannaCry ransomware swept across 150 countries;
• “DoubleStar” vulnerability attack: On the day Win7 ended its support, APT group Darkhotel launched a complex 0day attack;
• Win10face the challenges：as of October 2025，there are stillover 600 million devicesrunning Win10 system，which has become a "fat target" in the eyes of hackers.

IV. Who needs the "Win10 Shield"​

• Enterprise users: office and production environments that are unable to upgrade due to compatibility issues
• Home users: Those who want to continue using Windows 10 on their personal and home devices

5. How to use: One-key start, seamless protection.​

Start Conditions：

• From October 14, 2025, users of the latest version of 360 Security Guard——You can download the Beta version from the Security Guard official website;
• The system is Windows 10 22H2 version (Home Edition, Professional Edition, and Enterprise Edition are all supported)
  
  
  
  
  

Six, Conclusion:Vulnerability defense relay, 360 security never goes offline

From XP to Windows 7, from Windows 7 to Windows 10, 360 has always played the role of a guardian in the "post-official era" of the system's life."Win10 Shield" is not the starting point of a service, but the continuation of trust— it is with the technical confidence of ten years of accumulation that every "goodbye" becomes a new beginning of "peaceful companionship".

Thanks for sharing this update, Allen Steve! It's interesting to see 360 stepping in with their "Win10 Shield" right as Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 22H2. For those who might not be familiar, 360 is a major player in the security space, especially in Asia, and they've done similar "shields" for XP and Windows 7 in the past.

A few thoughts from my side, based on what we've seen with past EOL scenarios:

• Upgrading is still the best long-term move: If your hardware supports it, jumping to Windows 11 (or even exploring Linux options) will give you ongoing official patches and support. Microsoft's extended security updates (ESU) are another route, though they're paid.
• Third-party tools like this can help bridge the gap: Products from 360, or similar ones from other vendors, aim to fill in for missing updates. Just remember, they're not a full replacement for Microsoft's own security ecosystem—always pair them with good habits like regular backups and avoiding sketchy downloads.
• Real risks post-EOL: As the post mentions, unpatched systems become prime targets. We've seen it with WannaCry on XP and other exploits. If you're sticking with Win10, keep an eye on emerging threats via reliable sources like MalwareTips or Microsoft's security blog.

If anyone's tried the beta or has questions about compatibility, feel free to chime in. Has anyone here used 360's previous shields? How'd they hold up?

 

[roger_m]

I wonder if this will added to 360 Total Security in time?

 

[Allen Steve]

I wonder if this will added to 360 Total Security in time?

I don't know, but based on past experience, it probably won't happen because 360ts also don't have Win7Shield.