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Upgrade your web safety: Download Internet Explorer 9   The new Windows Internet Explorer 9 browser is here, and it's safer and faster than ever. Discover how the new version helps better protect you from threats when you're browsing the web. And learn how it starts fast and stays fast with features like Add-on Performance Advisor, which identifies add-ons that might be slowing down your browser. Find out more about the new Internet Explorer 9 and download it today. Security updates for April 12, 2011 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for April includes 17 security updates, including nine for the Windows operating system and one for Microsoft Office. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Security advisory: Fraudulent digital certificates could be used to spoof Microsoft released a security advisory on March 23, warning about fraudulent digital certificates. Learn what they are, and make sure you've downloaded the security update.   Microsoft helps defeat Rustock botnet In cooperation with industry and academic partners, Microsoft helped take down the notorious Rustock botnet. Read more about the operation to take down Rustock or watch the video about it that appeared on CNBC World Business.   Earthquake in Japan: How to help and avoid donation fraud After the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan, many of us want to donate money to help. Get tips on how to avoid donation scams and contribute more safely.  Protect your computer   6 steps to fix your hijacked web browser Is your web browser behaving strangely? It could have been hijacked by scammers. Here's how to tell for sure, and the six steps that you can take to help restore it.   Explore new and improved security features in Hotmail From the SmartScreen spam filter to smart new ways to recover your email account if it's hijacked, learn about the new security features in Windows Live Hotmail.   Two great reader questions, answered We get the best questions from our readers! Get the answers to Is Microsoft Security Essentials dependable, even though it's free? and Are security updates free?  Protect yourself and your family   Safeguard your privacy online To help ensure your privacy on the Internet, you need to control the amount of information that you give out about yourself and who can access it. Learn how your information gets on the Internet, and then get practical advice on how to increase your privacy and protect your reputation.   Help protect yourself from online tax scams It's down to the last few days to file your federal income tax return. If you're filing online, learn how to recognize and avoid common tax scams.    Http vs. https: What's the difference? Is a website with an address that begins in "https" more secure than one that begins in "http"? Learn the difference between the two types of sites and how to use both more safely. 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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