 |  | Volume 7, Number 1  January 12, 2010 | | | 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. | | | This new year, resolve to create strong passwords |
| | Microsoft security news | | Microsoft is taking part in Data Privacy Day on January 28 in an effort to raise awareness and generate discussion about managing your identity online. Learn more about the event. | | | Don't just take our word for it: Reviewers all over the Web are recommending Microsoft Security Essentials, our new free antivirus and antispyware software that is now available in 56 countries worldwide. | | | According to Network World, Microsoft has improved the security update process and is getting better at sharing security information with the public. Learn more. |
Security updates Security updates for January 12, 2010 The bulletin for January includes one security update for the Windows operating system.
Protect your computer | | If a "Privacy Center" has popped up on your computer screen, it's not from Microsoft. It's actually a new form of spyware that can slow your PC and damage your files. | | | When you know the Microsoft update number, it's easier to make sure that you have the necessary security update installed on your computer. Here's how to know. |
Protect yourself and your family | | From keeping your software current to encrypting the data on your laptop PC, these six tips will help keep you safer online while at work. | | | If you like to keep up-to-date on online security and you're on Twitter, check out tweets from our online safety team. Find quick Internet safety tips and more. | | | Many companies offer products that help protect you from fraud. Microsoft is one of them; many of our products have identity theft tools built in. | | | What features do Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Live, Xbox, and Zune have to help protect your kids online? Compare them side by side to find out. |
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