Back to school: Help kids stay safe online

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Back to school: Help kids stay safe online How do you keep kids safe in the online world? Whether your kids are in grade school or high school, start with these age-based guidelines to help guide their computer use. Many kids today are playing games online. You can help protect them by knowing the risks of online gaming and using parental controls in the Xbox 360 console and the Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor. More and more kids are experiencing cyberbullying online. Learn how to counsel your child if he comes across a cyberbully, and find out what Microsoft and other organizations are doing to counter this growing problem. Security updates for September 13, 2011 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for September includes five security updates, including two for the Windows operating system, one for Microsoft Office, one for Microsoft Office Excel, and one for Microsoft SharePoint. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates  Microsoft security news   Learn about digital citizenship and protecting your online reputation  What is "digital citizenship" and does it matter? Microsoft delves into the issue of online behavior with a visual white paper and other resources. An intriguing survey highlights the differences in teen and parental attitudes about sharing information online.   End of support for Office XP and Windows Vista Service Pack 1  On July 12, Microsoft Office XP and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 reached the end of their support life cycles. To help keep your computer safe, you should upgrade now.   Internet Explorer blocks more malware An independent security research and testing organization just announced that the Windows Internet Explorer browser provides the best protection against socially engineered malware. Read the full report about browser security.   Protect your computer  Video: See malware in action  Watch a short video to see how the Win32/FakeSysdef trojan horse corrupts a PC and then is removed with Microsoft Safety Scanner. Windows Defender doesn't work after I install Microsoft Security Essentials When you install Microsoft Security Essentials on your computer, Windows Defender is automatically disabled. Find out why. Protect yourself and your family   Should I use user accounts?  Learn how to increase your online security and protect your family's privacy by creating user accounts for each person who uses your PC.   Do you practice cyberethics?  Your Internet experience will be safer and more enjoyable if you're a thoughtful cybercitizen. Here are some suggestions for how to behave your best online.   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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