Two steps to help you avoid the Conficker worm

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Two steps to help you avoid the Conficker worm   The Conficker worm has been the top threat to businesses for more than two years, according to the latest release of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR), Volume 12 - and home computer users are not immune. Nearly all Conficker infections could have been avoided by two steps: using strong passwords and applying security updates regularly. Find out more: Read the summary of key findings Think your PC is infected? Download our free Safety Scanner Security updates for May 8, 2012 The Microsoft Security Bulletin for May includes seven security updates, including three for Microsoft Office, two for the Windows operating system, one for the Microsoft .NET Framework, and one update covering multiple products. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Social media helps create real family networks Recent research by Microsoft and AARP indicates that social networking and other online communications help bridge the generation gap. Read the results of our Connecting Generations research.   Microsoft technology helps law enforcement fight high-tech crimes Discover how Microsoft is helping the National White Collar Crime Center fight economic and high-tech crime through grants for technology and training. Protect your computer    Help! I've been hacked If you receive an email message stating that your Windows Live Hotmail account has been hacked, you should reset your password. But the message could be a scam.   Should I upgrade my web browser? If you browse the web with the Windows Internet Explorer browser, you should use the most current version, which is Internet Explorer 9. Learn more and download it now. Can digital picture frames and USB drives spread viruses? It's not common, but any external device that you plug in to your computer can contain viruses. Here are a few tips to avoid them. Protect yourself and your family   Help mom stay safer online Give her flowers for Mother's Day, but a more practical gift as well: our six basic online safety tips, which are downloadable in an easy-to-print card for mom.     Hotmail security features The Microsoft SmartScreen filter, safety bars in email messages to warn you about potentially harmful senders, and more: Learn about the security features in Hotmail that help protect you from spam and fraud.     What is "graymail"? Email newsletters, daily deals, and other kinds of notifications that you signed up for but that clog your inbox - that's graymail. Get tips on how to manage it in Hotmail.    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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