Security for Home Computer Users: Summer travel PC safety tips

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 6 June 9, 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. Summer travel PC safety tips With kids out of school, many of us are preparing for summer trips. If you need to stay connected during your travels, don't forget to plan for the security of your PC or other electronic device. First, follow these four steps to help safeguard your laptop. Make sure to mind your privacy when you use public Wi-Fi networks. If you're bringing your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, use these tips to help avoid wireless attacks. Traveling without a mobile device? Exercise caution if you use a public PC at an airport or Internet café. Microsoft security news Learn about the Microsoft Security Response Center The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) identifies Microsoft software vulnerabilities and issues the monthly Microsoft security bulletin to help you combat them. Learn about what MSRC does and how the security process works at Microsoft. See the top 10 Internet threats of today Visit the Windows Live OneCare virus encyclopedia to view an up-to-date list of the top online threats, as well as recommended steps to help avoid them. Security updates Security updates for June 9, 2009 The bulletin for June includes 10 security updates: 5 for the Windows operating system, 3 for the Microsoft Office system, 1 for the Windows Internet Explorer browser, and 1 for Internet Information Services. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Watch a short video about the updates Protect your computer What to know about a file before you download it Before you click an attachment (or link) in an e-mail or instant message, or download a file from a Web site, here are four things to consider. 5 steps to help avoid instant message viruses Viruses are spread through instant messages just like they are through e-mail. Here are five steps to take to help elude them. Protect yourself and your family 4 ways to help your kids avoid pirating online files Kids who download music and games from the Internet could be inadvertently downloading pirated files. Here are four ways to help your kids prevent this. Tips for protecting your backup files You've backed up your computer files. Now what do you do? Tip number 1: Store your backup files in a separate room, in a fireproof box. Help protect your children from online predators Online predators frequent Internet chat rooms and social networking sites to prey on unsuspecting kids. Here's how to minimize the risk of your child becoming a victim. 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