Security for Home Computer Users: Financial crisis inspires new scam from online criminals

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 5, Number 11 November 11, 2008 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. Financial crisis inspires new scam from online criminals The economic news these days is troubling to most of us. But some online criminals are viewing it as an opportunity to commit a new kind of scam. Be careful of e-mail that appears to come from a recently merged bank. It could be a fake message designed to steal your personal information. Here's what to watch for. Microsoft security news Microsoft works to end lottery fraud In response to a rash of lottery fraud scams, Microsoft has allied with other companies and is sharing data with global law enforcement agencies to help them prosecute this growing crime. Learn more about the effort to fight lottery fraud. Microsoft releases new Security Intelligence Report Get Microsoft's latest analysis of the leading security threats to your PC. Download and read the full Security Intelligence Report (SIR) Volume 5 or a summary of key findings. Security updates Security updates for November 11, 2008 The bulletin for November includes two security updates for the Windows operating system. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Read technical details about the updates Protect your computer How to remove a computer virus Learn possible reasons why your antivirus software didn't work, plus the three steps that you should take to help permanently remove (and prevent) unwanted software. Security updates: frequently asked questions Get answers to the top five questions about Microsoft security updates, including how to know when new updates have been released. Protect yourself and your family Shop online more safely this holiday season Review these tips to help determine whether an online retailer is operating a secure and trustworthy Web site before you enter your credit card number or personal information. How to handle suspicious e-mail messages Here are 10 rules to follow to help protect yourself from phishing scams sent through e-mail. Rule #1: If a message looks suspicious, don't respond to it. 10 tips to help avoid online donation scams Are you planning to give money to your favorite aid organization this holiday season? Learn how to spot fraudulent e-mail requests for charity. Security resources • Security At Home site • Security Tips & Talk blog • Support for your home computer security issues • TechNet Security TechCenter for IT pros 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 © 2008 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement