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What's your online reputation? Most of us put a boundary between our personal and professional lives. But that's not so easy to do online. That's why, on Data Privacy Day 2012, Microsoft provided information and resources about how to manage your personal information online. Discover: How your personal information gets online How to help protect your privacy on the Internet How to take charge of your online reputation Security updates for February 14, 2012 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for February includes nine security updates, including five for the Windows operating system, one for the Windows Internet Explorer browser, and one for Microsoft Office. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Why Trustworthy Computing is still a Microsoft priority Ten years ago, Bill Gates sent a memo to Microsoft employees announcing the Trustworthy Computing (TwC) initiative. Explore the history of TwC and read how Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to the initiative for the next decade.   Who's more likely to fall for scams? The answer might surprise you A recent Ponemon Institute study challenges the myth that people who fall for scams are generally older. According to survey results, people 18 to 25 years old are among the groups that are more susceptible to online scams.   Microsoft and Safer Internet Day: "Online Safety Is Ageless" Microsoft supports Safer Internet Day, whose theme this year is "Connecting Generations." See the differences in how older and younger people use and view the Internet, in a study by Microsoft and AARP. Protect your computer  Internet Explorer to be updated automatically If you have automatic updating turned on and are not using the latest version of Internet Explorer, Windows Update will automatically upgrade you this month. Learn more, including how you can opt out. Resolve to help protect your PC It's February - time to make some progress on these 10 New Year's resolutions to help protect your computer, yourself, and your family from identity theft, viruses, dangerous email, and more. What is ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that locks your computer, saying it will not be accessible until you pay. Find out how to avoid ransomware and what to do if you have it on your PC. Protect yourself and your family   Don't let phishing threaten your small business Small businesses are not immune to the threat from phishing scams. Discover how to reduce the amount of phishing email messages that you receive, and how to report a suspected scam.   Don't be fooled by fake Halo 4 beta sites The release of the Halo 4 video game for the Xbox system is nearly a year away, but some scammers are already launching fake Halo 4 beta websites. Learn how to recognize, avoid, and report these scams.  Watch out for income tax scams Income tax scams are already here. If you receive an email message claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service, report it or just delete it. See our fake email sample and learn how to notify the authorities.   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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