Smartphones: Important safety information

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Mobile safety tips you need to know Wireless is everywhere, but do you know how to connect more safely? Your smartphone or other mobile device gives you the ability to share your location information with friends and family or to track the location of your family and friends. Learn how to use location services more safely. If you're equipping your children with a mobile device as they go back to school, get our mobile phone safety tips for kids and join us for a live online safety conversation via Twitter. Security updates for September 11, 2012 Download security updates for Visual Studio and System Center. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Fraud alert: Election scams Election Day approaches in the United States. We've seen various email scams that take advantage of people's interest in election news and campaign donations. Learn how to avoid these scams. Beware of fake emails that use the Microsoft name Two new phishing scams claim to be from Microsoft. Learn more about the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) scam and a scam that spoofs Microsoft Services Agreement email (view the real agreement). Manage your privacy settings in one place The new Microsoft Personal Data Dashboard helps you view and manage your personal information and privacy settings in Internet Explorer 9, Bing, Xbox, and other Microsoft products. Protect your computer    What if I no longer have access to my secondary email address? Find out what to do if you need to reset your Hotmail or Outlook.com email password and you can't get into the email account that you provided as backup. How to boost your malware defense and protect your PC Learn how to help protect your computer with antispyware software, automatic software updates, and strong passwords. How to prevent spyware Spyware can compromise privacy, slow down your computer, or make your computer crash. Get basic help with avoiding spyware and other unwanted software. Protect yourself and your family Outlook.com privacy The newest web email program from Microsoft doesn't use your personal conversations for ads. Learn more about the privacy features of Outlook.com. Avoid scam phone calls Readers want to know if callers claiming to be from Microsoft technical support are real. They're probably not. Find out how to spot this scam. Teach kids online security basics You might know how to stay safe online, but do your kids? Read our four top tips to help kids be safer online. 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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