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Help protect yourself online this holiday season: Use a secure web browser What is the most effective way to keep yourself safe online this holiday shopping season - and beyond? Use a secure web browser. The browser that you use matters: The latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (Volume 11) reveals that old or out-of-date browsers are easier targets for online attacks than browsers that are current. Test your browser's security against other browsers, and see how Windows Internet Explorer 9 offers the most advanced security features yet. Security updates for November 8, 2011 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for November includes four security updates for the Windows operating system. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Could you do more to protect yourself online? New research shows that many people could do more to boost their online safety. Check out the results of the study, sponsored by the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing group, and take the survey yourself to see your score.   Download the Microsoft 2011 Citizenship Report Read about how Microsoft is increasing the safety of cloud computing, and how we are working with law enforcement to fight online crime, in our latest Citizenship Report.   Protect your computer  Stay up to date with security updates Find a complete list of Microsoft security updates since January 2010. Plus, check for updates that your computer may need and get answers to your questions about security updates. Help protect your PC with Microsoft Security Essentials Looking for an easy, no-cost way to help defend your computer against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software? Learn about Microsoft Security Essentials. Get answers to your security questions Do you have a computer question? Someone might have already asked - and gotten an answer to - the same question on the free Microsoft Answers forum. Learn more. Protect yourself and your family   Find your lost or stolen Windows Phone Lost your cell phone? If you have a Windows Phone, the Find My Phone feature can help you recover it or at least prevent someone from accessing your information.   Beware of text-message phishing scams Now cybercriminals are using text messages to trick people into giving away their bank account or credit card information. Find out what to watch for.   Microsoft on cyber security awareness Microsoft supports the National Cyber Security Alliance with free resources and research on how to create a safer digital world. Find links to these resources here. 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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