Location and privacy: What you need to know

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Location and privacy: What you need to know   How private are we when we use services like Facebook Places or Foursquare? "Locational privacy" issues were the focus of this year's Data Privacy Day, held on January 28. Learn more about the issues from Microsoft Chief Privacy Officer Brendon Lynch, and get practical tips (in XPS or PDF) on how to help protect your privacy when you're on the go. Security updates for February 8, 2011 The bulletin for February includes 12 security updates, including nine for the Windows operating system, one for Microsoft Office, one for the Windows Internet Explorer browser, and one for Windows Server. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Microsoft launches new, easy-to-navigate security website Yesterday, Microsoft introduced the Safety & Security Center - a new site that puts all the computer security, digital privacy, and online safety information and tools you need conveniently in one place. Check it out!   Free downloads for Safer Internet Day Safer Internet Day is today, and this year's event focuses on online gaming. See Microsoft's latest online gaming research, and find free downloads to help your kids play more safely.   Internet Explorer 9 protects against 99 percent of socially engineered malware Socially engineered malware, or fake links on sites like Facebook and Twitter, is on the rise. So it's a good thing that the new Internet Explorer 9 beta blocks nearly all of this kind of malware, according to recent tests by NSS Labs.  Protect your computer   Hotmail hacked? Change your password Microsoft does not send unsolicited email asking for your Hotmail password - this is a scam. If you responded to a message like this, you need to change your password.   How to remove and avoid computer viruses Are you concerned that your computer has a virus? Here are the most common signs of infection, and what to do if you find that your computer has one.  Protect yourself and your family   Valentine's Day e-card security tips Planning on sending a Valentine's Day e-card to your sweetie? Learn how to send and open e-cards more safely.   Play It Safe When Gaming Online brochure (XPS or PDF download) To help keep your child's gaming safe, age-appropriate, and fun, educate yourself and your kids about the risks. Then follow our practical advice for safer gaming.  Security resources Microsoft Safety & Security Center 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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