Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. This month Microsoft released 3 security updates. Get the updates To download the updates, visit the Microsoft Update Web site . If you have automatic updating turned on,...

A post on Slashdot recently pointed to an interesting new method that scammers use to collect e-mail addresses and distribute unwanted and possibly dangerous software (also known as malware). In Grand Forks , North Dakota several people found fliers...

I recently received the fraudulent e-mail message that's copied at the bottom of this post. It has all of the hallmarks of the classic e-mail scam: · It references “ my recent purchase, ” but I haven't purchased any tickets on Delta. · "Joe Abraham...

The Conficker computer worm is still out there, and despite continuous work by security researches, it can still wreak havoc on unprotected computers and networks. If you haven't visited Microsoft Update , go there now to verify your settings and check...

In the last few weeks, the Internet has been rife with rumors about how the Conficker worm was set to explode (or at least release a mysterious payload) on April 1. April 1, 2009 is now in our rear view mirror and so far not much has changed. Microsoft...

Since June of 2006, Microsoft has released a new Security Intelligence Report (SIR) every six months. The report covers new findings in the field of computer security, including malware (malicious software), viruses , worms , spam , phishing scams , and...

The Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog reports that the Conficker name is being used to spread malware. Malware that disguises itself as security software is known as rogue security software –or "scareware" -- and it's on the rise . Conficker...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 8 security updates. Get the updates To download the updates, visit the Microsoft Update Web site . If you have automatic updating turned on, your...

Microsoft understands that most people just want technology that solves real world problems like ID theft, online fraud, and child safety. But End to End Trust cannot be realized through technology—we must also align technology innovation with social...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 1 security update for Microsoft Office Get the updates To download the updates, visit the   Microsoft Update Web site . If you have   automatic...

In the past few weeks, we’ve been talking here about Microsoft’s new search tool called Bing . Bing helps you find Web pages, images, video, and more. It also helps you avoid downloading unwanted software to your computer (also known as malware) and helps...

Today Microsoft released 2 out-of-band security updates: MS09-034 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 972260) MS09-035 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio (KB 969706) Everyone should get...

The Trustworthy Computing Team at Microsoft recently launched a new blog page that allows you to see all Trustworthy Computing blogs about security and privacy in one place. This new page will make it easier for you to get all the news you need without...

As we’ve mentioned in the last few posts, Bing is a powerful new search tool that lets you make smarter decisions when you search the Web. It’s also a great search engine for families or for anyone who’d rather not see sexually explicit search results...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 9 new security updates. Get the updates To download the updates, visit the Microsoft Update Web site . If you have automatic updating turned on...

Do you get your operating system updates from Microsoft Update ? Did you know that you can update your Microsoft Office programs at Microsoft Update too? That’s right, you don’t have to use Office Update to update Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft...

Back in February we talked about how to help protect your personal information on the social networking site, Facebook . Since then Facebook has grown exponentially and the one truism about computer security is that cyber criminals follow the crowds....

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 5 new security updates. Get the updates To download the updates, visit the Microsoft Update Web site . If you have automatic updating turned on...

These days our online lives look a lot like our offline lives. We hang out with our friends. We shop. We’re entertained. So, just as you wouldn’t leave your house without your driver’s license or other identification card, it makes sense that you need...

If you receive an e-mail message that tells you that you have won the Microsoft Lottery or any lottery, delete the message. There is no Microsoft Lottery. There are other lotteries, of course, but if you don’t remember entering them, then the e-mail message...

Today marks the launch of Microsoft Security Essentials, a new, no-cost security software for your computer. Security Essentials can help you defend against viruses and spyware , including Trojans, worms , and other malicious software. One of the best...

October is National Cyber Security Month and Microsoft is teaming up once again with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to help increase awareness about Internet security issues. The goal of our online materials is to help you educate yourself...

There’s another scam making the rounds that promises to deliver an urgent security update from Microsoft. These e-mail messages attempt to lure you to Web sites to download spyware or other unwanted software. They may also include a file attachment that...

Malvertising might sound like a fancy kind of dry cleaning, but it’s really fake online advertising designed to trick you into downloading malicious software onto your computer. The most common kind of fake ad is for security software that you don’t need...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 13 new security updates. Get the updates To download the updates, visit the Microsoft Update Web site . If you have automatic updating turned on...