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Security updates for July 8, 2014 Learn how to get security updates automatically Get updates from Microsoft Update Q&A Is that call from Microsoft a scam? A reader writes: I received a call from someone who claimed that my computer had been identified by Microsoft as vulnerable. They said they could prove that they were from Microsoft by giving me my serial number if I would go to the website www.ammyy.com. Is this legitimate? No. This is not a legitimate call from Microsoft. This is a scam. Neither Microsoft nor our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as cold calls) about your computer security or software fixes. Find out what to do if you receive a call from someone who claims to be from Microsoft Top Stories Windows XP hack won't protect against all threats   Find out why it's not safe to hack your registry to continue receiving security updates on a computer that's still running Windows XP.   Get help with your Outlook.com questions Learn how to turn on and use parental controls to help keep your children safer when they use computers and other mobile and gaming devices.   Do you know what your children are doing online? Some viruses, spyware, and other malicious software can be hard to get rid of, especially if they're designed to make your security software stop working. Microsoft is building a global online safety community, one tweet at a time Microsoft thanks you for helping us create a community that's dedicated to fostering the safer, more responsible, and more appropriate use of devices and technology.        Follow Us Blog Security Tips and Talk Blog Facebook Safer Online Twitter @Safer_Online © 2014 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks

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