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Security updates for January 10, 2012
The Microsoft Security Bulletin for January has seven security updates, including six for the Windows operating system.
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Microsoft security news Microsoft works to help make the Internet safer for children In December, Microsoft announced our participation as a founding member in the CEO Coalition on Child Online Safety. Read more about the coalition's efforts from Peter Cullen, Microsoft General Manager for Trustworthy Computing.
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 Protect your computer
Make room for your new PC or Xbox
Did you get a new desktop PC, laptop, or game system for the holidays? Find 11 creative ways to retire your old one, plus learn where you can donate or recycle old electronics from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Beware of ransomware
Scams involving "ransomware" - malware that holds a computer or its data as hostage and demands a ransom for its restoration - are resurging worldwide. Learn how these scams work and what countries have been targeted.
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 Protect yourself and your family
Scam alert: "I've been mugged; send money!"
If you receive an email message from a friend claiming to be in trouble in a foreign country, think twice before sending money. This is a common scam during the holidays, but it is a message that can arrive at any time of year. New Xbox? Protect your account
Get our top tips to help protect your Xbox video game system, whether you just got a new one or want to upgrade security on your current model.
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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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