Back to school tips, Plus: Olympics malware and other scams

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Our top back-to-school tips You can help kids of all school ages stay safer online. Learn more about online security basics, ways to stand up to online bullying, and social networking safety.   Buying a new laptop for school use? Be sure to download Microsoft Security Essentials onto your computer, to help protect it from malware and viruses. Security updates for August 14, 2012 Download security updates for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Windows Internet Explorer. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Try Outlook.com The new free email service from Microsoft is getting rave reviews. Try it now to help reduce unwanted mail, increase your privacy, and be more secure when using public networks. Fraud alert: Olympics malware Email scams and fake websites that refer to the 2012 Olympics in London could infect your computer with malicious software. Learn how to recognize these scams and defend your PC against them. Fraud alert: Prize scams Have you received an email that said that you won the Microsoft Lottery? Learn how to recognize, avoid, and report this scam and others like it. Protect your computer    How do I get rid of all of these security warnings? If you see too many security alerts when you're surfing the web, you might need to adjust your security settings or your computer might be infected with malware.    Tool automatically checks and builds up your computer's defenses Get the Microsoft Malware Prevention troubleshooter, a no-cost tool that scans your computer and makes recommended changes based on your current security settings. Real or fake? The risks of software piracy Pirated software could contain viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Watch a video about the risks of piracy and find out how to spot a fake. Protect yourself and your family   Help! My account is sending out fake messages If you think that your account has been hacked, change your password right away. Find out what else you can do to help protect your computer and the people on your contact list. Do you know what your kids are doing online? According to a recent study, kids are getting better at hiding their online activities from their parents. Get tips on how to understand the risks and improve family communication about online safety. Teach kids how to identify hate and misinformation on the Internet Help your family learn ways of avoiding hate speech on the Internet and determining the accuracy of online information.   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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