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Stay safer online this holiday season Whether you're online at home or on a mobile device while traveling, you don't have to compromise your privacy and security. We offer tips that can help you protect yourself when you:   • Buy gifts online • Use public wireless networks • Use a mobile service that knows your location • Get rid of an old computer or device    Security updates for December 11, 2012 Download security updates for Microsoft Windows, Word, Windows Server, and Internet Explorer. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates Microsoft security news   Advocates join together to make the Internet safer for all Recent research commissioned by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) points to a widening online generation gap between parents and teens. Learn more about how Microsoft and FOSI are working to bridge that gap. Participate in the Safer Online Teen Challenge If you're between the ages of 13 and 18, you're invited to submit a skit, video, song, story, cartoon, or survey about online safety. Download the official rules and learn about the cool prizes. Microsoft disrupts Nitol botnet The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit recently took legal action against cybercriminals who were responsible for distributing 500 different strains of malware with the potential for targeting millions of innocent people.   Protect your computer Do you know the top 10 threats? Security vendor Kaspersky recently posted the top 10 vulnerabilities it detected on its computers. Learn which products were on the list and how you can reduce your chances of accidentally downloading malicious software. Take care with ransomware Ransomware is malware that aims to prevent you from using your computer until you pay a fee (the "ransom"). If you see an email or a warning like this, do not follow the payment instructions.  Security checklist for Windows Do you know if your computer is safe from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software? Find out what you can do to help keep your computer more secure with Windows.  Protect yourself and your family Online gaming: Help play it safe Learn about customizing family safety settings for Xbox and other ways you can help keep your child's online gaming safe, age-appropriate, fun, and educational. Manage your privacy settings in one place Your personal privacy dashboard helps make it easier to edit your privacy settings in Internet Explorer, Xbox, Bing, and other selected Microsoft products. Online fraud: Get practical advice Download our new free 12-page booklet for guidance to help you protect your privacy and avoid the most common types of online scams. 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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