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Watch out for fake security alerts If you're browsing the web and you see a security warning, beware. As we've reported in this newsletter, fake security warnings advertising rogue security software (also known as "scareware") are on the rise. Find out more about the risks of rogue security software and see an example of a fake alert. Then watch a video about this growing problem and what Microsoft is doing about it. If you want to dig deeper, read the recently released Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 10 with research on security threats for the second half of 2010. Security updates for July 12, 2011 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for July includes four security updates, including two for the Windows operating system, one for Microsoft Visio, and one for the Windows Bluetooth Stack. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Facebook uses Microsoft tool to help prevent child exploitation PhotoDNA, a technology developed by Microsoft and Dartmouth College that helps find and remove pornographic images on the Internet, is now being used by Facebook to help prevent child sexual exploitation online.   Microsoft honored at White House for online safety video In late June, Microsoft received an award from the White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for an innovative online safety video. Watch the video and learn more.   Rustock report: Stopping a major source of spam In April we reported that Microsoft, in cooperation with industry and academic partners, had taken down the Rustock botnet. This week Microsoft released new information about Rustock and the actions used to take it down.    Protect your computer   How to boost your malware defense and help protect your PC We know malware (malicious software) is a risk. Get practical advice on how to help protect your PC from it - by building up your computer's defenses and by not being tricked into downloading malware.   How to change your home page You can set your Windows Internet Explorer home page to any webpage that you want, and here's how. But if your home page has suddenly changed to a webpage that you didn't choose, it could be the result of malware.   Report the Microsoft phone scam We are still getting reports of the Microsoft phone scam. If you've received a call claiming to be from Microsoft technical support, learn how to report it and other steps to take to help protect yourself.    Protect yourself and your family   We know where you are: Geolocation security tips Do you use your smartphone and location services (also known as "geolocation") to post where you are? Then you may want to consider these security tips.   Free online safety tips Whether you tweet, friend, post, or follow, make practical safety habits part of your daily online routine. See free Microsoft online safety guidance on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.    Safety tips for chatting with Facebook friends from Hotmail Did you know that you can chat with Facebook friends from Windows Live Hotmail using Windows Live Messenger? Here's how, plus a few basic tips to help you chat 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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