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

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 2 February 10, 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. Computer worms: Everything you need to know The recent Conficker worm is still on millions of Windows-based PCs, according to experts. Learn more about this worm and how it infects PCs. If your PC is infected with Conficker, learn how to get rid of it and other worms. Then read the basics on computer worms and how they are different from viruses, and get our top five tips for how to prevent them. Security updates Security updates for February 10, 2009 The bulletin for February includes four security updates for Windows Internet Explorer, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Office. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Read technical details about the updates Protect your computer 4 safety tips for using Wi-Fi Many of us use Wi-Fi at airports and coffee shops, but how many of us practice safe computing practices when using public networks? Here are four safety tips to help protect your privacy. Protect your computer from counterfeit software Counterfeit software can put your PC and your personal data at risk. Make sure that your software is genuine by validating your copy of Windows today. Protect yourself and your family Tips to keep your personal information private You're concerned about keeping your data private when you're online, but how do you do it? Take a quiz to learn your online privacy profile, and then follow our tips to help keep your information safe. Hide your real name in e-mail Help protect your e-mail address by hiding your real name in your e-mail profile. Here's how to do that in Windows Live Hotmail or Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. Beware of scams when job-hunting online Are you one of the millions of people worldwide who have recently been laid off? As you search for a new job, watch out for phony ads and recruiters. 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