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5 online safety tips for grads Are you a new graduate - or do you love someone who is? From avoiding job hunting scams to securing your smartphone to protecting your online reputation, these tips will help you (or them) safely navigate the computer and online world. Get the tips  Security updates for June 14, 2011 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for June includes 16 security updates, including seven for the Windows operating system, two for the Windows Internet Explorer browser, and one for Microsoft Office Excel. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Microsoft releases newest Security Intelligence Report Volume 10 of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report was released in May. Read it to learn about the latest online security threats, including an increase in social engineering attacks that trick people into divulging confidential information.   Local news says, "Those calls are not coming from Microsoft" Senior attorney for the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit, Richard Boscovich, appeared on Seattle's KING5.com to highlight a recurring scam: unsolicited phone calls from someone claiming to be from Microsoft and offering technical support.   Get faster, better malware protection Internet Explorer 9 offers a better warning system for potentially dangerous downloads than other browsers provide. One Microsoft expert says it prevents people from downloading malware 95 percent of the time. Learn more.    Protect your computer   Computer security tales of woe: What's yours? Even members of the security team at Microsoft aren't immune to the threat of cybercrime. Read how two employees were recently the victims of fake security software and data theft.   Watch out for fake security software As the Microsoft employee above learned, one of the most common ways that cybercriminals try to steal people's money is by scaring them into downloading fake security software. See some examples of "scareware" and learn how to avoid it.   Does Security Essentials work with other antivirus software? Can you use Microsoft Security Essentials with other antivirus software? Get the answer, plus learn who is recommending our free antivirus software and why.    Protect yourself and your family   Avoid tech support phone scams Unsolicited phone calls offering technical support are an increasingly common type of scam. Learn what you need to know, including what to do if you've already answered one of these calls.   Mobile phone safety for kids Does your child have a mobile phone? Here are some guidelines for parents on how to teach kids safe and responsible phone use, plus how to use the phone's built-in safety tools to enhance your child's security.    Online gaming: Help kids play it safe To help keep your child's online gaming safe, age-appropriate, fun, and educational, teach yourself and your kids about the risks. Then follow this practical advice. 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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