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Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 6, Number 10 October 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. Get no-cost, hassle-free antivirus protection for your home PC Microsoft Security Essentials is new security software that helps protect against viruses, spyware, worms, and more. It provides comprehensive, high-quality protection from malicious software, and it works quietly in the background so it never interrupts your work. The best part is it's easy to download and completely free for customers running a genuine Windows operating system. Learn more about Microsoft Security Essentials, and download it for free today. Security updates Security updates for October 13, 2009 The bulletin for October includes 13 security updates, including updates for Windows, Windows Media, Windows Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Watch a short video about the updates Protect your computer Watch out for fake security notifications Yet another e-mail scam to look out for: a "security bulletin" claiming to be from Microsoft, which is actually designed to infect your PC with spyware or a virus. Here's how to tell real Microsoft security bulletins from the fakes. Learn about new security features in Windows 7 What are the new and improved security features of Windows 7 and how are they different from Windows Vista? Download the article "Windows 7: Security on Your Terms" to find out. Protect yourself and your family October is National Cyber Security Month Microsoft is teaming up with the National Cyber Security Alliance again this year to help raise awareness of Internet security issues. Here are our top steps to take to stay safer online. Don't fall for the Microsoft Lottery scam We continue to hear from readers who've received e-mail messages about "the Microsoft Lottery." These messages are a scam - there is no Microsoft Lottery. Learn how to spot and avoid lottery scams and advance-fee fraud. Download Windows CardSpace to help protect your identity online Windows CardSpace is a free download that gives you an ID card for the Internet, somewhat like a virtual driver's license. Learn about Windows CardSpace and how it helps make online browsing and shopping safer and easier. Security resources • Microsoft Online Safety: consumer online safety education • Microsoft Security: the latest in computer security • Security Tips & Talk blog • Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement