Security for Home Computer Users: Everything you need to know about spyware

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 1 January 13, 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. Spyware: Everything you need to know Are you concerned that your PC may have spyware or other unwanted software? Find out how to spot common symptoms, so you know whether your PC is infected. If you think that your PC has spyware, learn how to use Windows Defender to get rid of it. Plus, get our top five tips for how to prevent spyware, so you never have to worry about it. Microsoft security news Interactive data privacy event January 28 Learn more about what you can do to keep your personal information safer online by attending Data Privacy Day, a free event in San Francisco on January 28. Read about the Microsoft-hosted event, register, or access event materials if you can't attend. Security updates Security updates for January 13, 2009 The bulletin for January includes one security update 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 Security tips for a new computer Studies show that unprotected computers can be compromised within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take these few simple steps to help protect your new PC. Is your computer infected? Find out with this free tool Is your PC infected with a virus or other malicious software? Download the free Malicious Software Removal Tool to find and remove it. Protect yourself and your family A new year's resolution: Make sure your kids are safe online Read our frequently asked questions about kids and the Internet to help keep your kids safe when they go online. Help protect your privacy in online communities Enjoy chat rooms, blogs, and social networking sites, but make sure to protect your privacy. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Is it safe to install ActiveX controls on my computer? We've all received messages about ActiveX controls when we're online. Learn what ActiveX controls are, the risks to your PC, and how to decide whether or not to download one. How to limit your personal data in online directories It's fairly easy to find anyone's personal data on the Internet, including yours. Here's how to limit the amount of information that's available about you online. 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 © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement