4 tips to help secure your smartphone

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4 tips to help secure your smartphone   Smartphones are supposedly the new frontier for hackers, virus writers, and cybercriminals. But they won't find your phone unprotected - if you follow these four commonsense tips for better smartphone security. Plus, find additional security and privacy advice for Windows Phone in particular. Security updates for March 8, 2011 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for March includes three security updates, including two for the Windows operating system and one for Microsoft Office. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   IT pros: Download Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate In February, Microsoft launched the Windows Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate, which has most of the features that will be included in the final release but is still being tested. If you want to try it out, you can download it now.   ID theft level drops, but cost remains high According to recent research, identity theft is at its lowest level since 2007, but its cost to consumers is on the rise. Learn more about the latest findings, and get basic tips for protecting yourself from fraud.   Zbot battle: Microsoft turns up the heat Zbot (also known as the Zeus Botnet) has been responsible for stealing passwords and other financial information from infected computers worldwide. Read Microsoft's new analysis of the progress to date in fighting Zbot.  Protect your computer   Improve security for your Windows 7 computer By taking a few simple precautions, you can help protect yourself against hackers who want to steal your information or download malicious software to your PC. This article walks you through the basics of protecting your Windows 7 computer.   Protect yourself when you use ActiveX controls Should you download that ActiveX control from the website that you're visiting? This article explains the risks, plus shows you how to delete ActiveX controls that you installed in the past.  Protect yourself and your family   Protect yourself from cybersquatting and fake web addresses Mistype a web address, and you could end up on a fake website where you might be tricked into disclosing personal or financial information. Learn how Internet Explorer helps protect you from this kind of Internet fraud, called "cybersquatting."   Age-based guidelines for kids' Internet use What's appropriate for a 15-year-old to see and do on the Internet might not be suitable for an 8-year-old. These guidelines will help you create a safer online environment for kids of varying ages.  Security resources Microsoft Safety & Security Center Security Tips & Talk blog Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center About this newsletter Microsoft Security for Home Computer Users is 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, see the Microsoft Security Newsletter.

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