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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
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We've recently heard about a new phishing scam that targets Windows Live Hotmail users. If you see an e-mail message that looks like the one below, do not respond. Delete it or click Junk to mark the sender as unsafe and delete the message. The most important
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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 is
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You and your kids might already know the dangers of sharing your e-mail address with people that you don’t know. But everyone who e-mails you might not know this. They could forward an e-mail message that you or your kids send, or add you or your kids
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The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC ) recently noted the inevitable increase in holiday-themed viruses and worms. There's not much new about this malware: You get an e-mail or instant message that promises a greeting, holiday image, or music.
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Holiday shopping online is a great way to save time and sometimes money—as long as you take a few precautions to protect yourself from phishing scams and identity theft. Here are five tips for safer shopping on the Internet. 1. Use an updated Web browser.
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Some employees have replaced the daily computer solitaire break with a daily check of Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, MySpace, Windows Live Spaces, or other favorite social networking site, many workplaces report. Online social networking might be a more
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The third volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report is now available. Download the report. Want to know more? Join Microsoft executives Bret Arsenault, General Manager of the National Security Team, and Vinny Gullotto, General Manager of Microsoft
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One of the most important rules in computer security is Don't open e-mail attachments . But recently, we've seen more malicious links in e-mail messages. These links might look genuine, but they could be forged. Here are some tips to help you make the
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A few days ago I got an invitation to join a new social networking site from a co-worker. (Social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook, and Windows Live Spaces are services people can use to connect with others to share information like photos, videos,
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We've received several questions from blog readers who need help with their Hotmail accounts. While we can't answer each question individually, below we answer five commonly asked questions. And we show you a few different places where you can get more
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The Internet is a great place to start your job search and post your résumé—but beware of online scammers. Scammers target popular job search Web sites with malicious software that infiltrates databases and allows criminals to access personal information
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In today's economy, who couldn't use a tip on a hot stock? Be warned: When the tip comes unsolicited in your e-mail inbox, it's probably a scam. One of the most common forms of spam these days is the "pump-and-dump" scam. According to the United States
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A common question we get from readers goes like this: "Help! A spammer hijacked my e-mail address and sends spam as me. What should I do?" If you receive spam that appears to come from your own e-mail address, it is probably the result of the spammer
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Avoid spam from your online communities Whether it's parenting, politics, or ping-pong, chances are there's an online community out there where people are chatting about something you're interested in. There are several different kinds of communities,
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