4 Tips for Staying Safe This Summer

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4 tips for staying safe this summer Whether you're planning a trip or hanging out at home this summer, these tips will help you and your kids guard your data and privacy. Is travel in the cards? Follow these precautions to help protect your laptop against loss or theft and your privacy when using public wireless networks. Is a "stay-cation" more your speed? Help the kids have fun and be safe when they go online this summer. Security updates for June 8, 2010 The bulletin for June includes 10 security updates, including three for the Windows operating system, two for Microsoft Office, and one for Windows Internet Explorer. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary of the updates Watch a short video about the updates Microsoft security news Indictments in $100 million "scareware" scheme Individuals allegedly involved in the distribution of WinFixer rogue security software were served federal indictments, thanks to the hard work of the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice. Find out how the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit helped in the case. Protect your computer Protect your computer from pirated software You may not know it, but you could be using pirated software. Learn why it's important to validate your copy of Windows and Microsoft Office, and how to do it. What is Win32/FakeRean? We're hearing from many customers about Win32/FakeRean. Here's the background on this rogue antivirus program and what to do if you accidentally installed it. Windows 7 security checklist Have Windows 7? Use this checklist to make sure you're taking advantage of all the security features in the latest version of Windows. Protect yourself and your family 3 ways to avoid "tabnabbing" with Internet Explorer 8 Do you surf the web with several tabs open at once? Watch out for a new phishing technique among cybercriminals called "tabnabbing," and learn three ways you can use Internet Explorer 8 to help avoid it. Be wary of event invitation scams You can win a $1,000 gift card just by attending an event at Best Buy? Not exactly. Here is an example of a scam that we came across recently on Facebook. 10 tips for safer instant messaging Don't click links in messages from people you don't know, be careful when creating your screen name, and follow other best practices to help protect your privacy. Watch how-to videos featuring Microsoft-employed parents See how real Microsoft employees and parents help protect and interact with their kids online. Start by watching Aaron set up Parental Controls in Windows. Security resources Microsoft Online Safety: online safety and privacy education Microsoft Security: the latest in computer security Security Tips & Talk blog Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center About this newsletter Microsoft Security for Home Computer Users is 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, see the Microsoft Security Newsletter.

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