Security for Home Computer Users: Get the latest computer security news

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 7 July 14, 2009 Welcome to Security for Home Computer Users, a monthly newsletter bringing security news, guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your inbox. If you would like to receive more technical security information, please subscribe to the Microsoft Security Newsletter. Get the latest computer security news The Microsoft Security site is a great new source for the latest computer security information from Microsoft. Find quick links to new security updates, information on our security products, a free PC safety scan and malicious software removal tool, and more. Plus, find helpful tips on how to make your PC more secure, including our top 4 steps to help protect your computer. Microsoft security news July security updates, in plain English Watch a short video that explains the security vulnerabilities addressed by this month's updates. Includes information about the Microsoft Video ActiveX Control vulnerability. Security updates Security updates for July 14, 2009 The bulletin for July includes six security updates: two for the Windows operating system, one for the Microsoft Office system, one for the Windows Internet Explorer browser, one for Microsoft ISA Server, and one for Microsoft Virtual PC. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Read technical details about the updates Protect your computer 6 safety tips for using gadgets If you download "gadgets," or mini programs, to your Windows Vista-based computer, be careful. Just like any other software, they can be programmed to perform malicious activities. Scareware can be anywhere According to USA Today, "scareware" is popping up in places where you might not expect it, including ads on popular sites. Learn more about this fake security software: how to recognize it, avoid it, and get rid of it. Protect yourself and your family 4 ways Internet Explorer 8 can help you have a safe browsing experience Read how the newest version of Internet Explorer helps you avoid fraudulent Web sites, phishing scams, and malicious software. Then see how the new SmartScreen filter can help keep you even safer. Watch out for the new Hotmail phishing scam A new phishing scam is targeting users of Windows Live Hotmail. See a copy of this fake e-mail message, which is an attempt to steal your personal information. 10 things to teach kids about the Internet Want to teach your kids how to use the Web more safely, but not sure how? Start with these 10 common-sense guidelines. Security resources • Microsoft Security At Home site for online safety information • Microsoft Security site for computer security information • Security Tips & Talk blog • Support for home computer security issues To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe here. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site. Legal Information This newsletter was sent by the Microsoft Corporation 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement