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

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 3 March 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 viruses: Everything you need to know Your PC is behaving strangely - could it be infected with spyware, or a virus? Find out by learning precisely what a computer virus is, and the key signs that your computer might be infected. If you diagnose an infection, see how to use antivirus tools to help remove the virus from your PC. Finally, get our top five tips for preventing computer viruses, to help you avoid them in the future. Microsoft security news Stay safer online with Internet Explorer 8 Learn about today's online threats and how new safety features in Windows Internet Explorer 8 help protect you. Microsoft offers reward for Conficker worm perpetrator In a follow-up to last month's story on the Conficker worm, Microsoft has offered a U.S.$250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Microsoft teams up with Girls Scouts of USA Microsoft recently joined forces with the Girl Scouts of the USA to help improve Internet safety. Read more about our efforts to help girls explore life online. Security updates Security updates for March 10, 2009 The bulletin for March includes three security updates for the Windows and Windows Server operating systems. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Read technical details about the updates Protect your computer Update your computer automatically Set up your computer to automatically download software updates at a time that's convenient for you. Here's how in both Windows Vista and Windows XP. How to tell which software version your PC is using If you are not sure which software version you are running, here's how to find out. Protect yourself and your family Scammers exploit Facebook friendships A recent scam on Facebook exploited people trying to help a friend in need. Here are some suggestions to help you avoid this kind of social networking scam. How to recognize spoofed Web sites Is it the Web site you know and trust, or is it a convincing fake? Before you enter your credit card information, verify that the site you're visiting is legitimate and certified. Help kids deal with hateful content on the Internet Your kids are bound to encounter hateful content online. Here's how to minimize their exposure, and what to do if they find hate on the Web. Are your kids addicted to the Internet? Are your kids spending too much time online? Here are some tips to help them establish a healthy balance between Internet use and other activities. 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