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Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 declared permanently vulnerable

Microsoft has declared that Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 have entered their final support phase, marking them as permanently vulnerable. The company is urging users to upgrade or migrate to newer versions, as extended support has concluded. This announcement signifies that no further security updates or patches will be provided for these older versions. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product lifecycle announcement for older software versions, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 declared permanently vulnerable

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This is a product lifecycle announcement for older software versions, not a new release or significant industry event.
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard Speed ·

    Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 enter their 'permanently vulnerable' era

    Upgrade, migrate, but don't prevaricate – time has run out