Microsoft offers free, cloud-based versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint through any web browser. You only need a free Microsoft account.

Instead of turning to dangerous third-party downloads, protect your digital life by utilizing free open-source software like LibreOffice or leveraging Microsoft's official free web applications.

Microsoft officially ended all support for Office 2010 on . This means Microsoft no longer patches newly discovered vulnerabilities in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Using unsupported software on an internet-connected machine leaves a permanent back door open for hackers. 3. Identity and Data Theft