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Security News: Watch the Bret and Vinny Show
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 Read More...
Approach links in e-mail with caution
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 Read More...
Use caution with social networking sites
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, Read More...
Help me with Hotmail
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 Read More...
Need a job? Don't fall for a scam
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 Read More...
Beware of stock tips in e-mail and text messages
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 Read More...
Help! A spammer hijacked my e-mail address
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 Read More...
Avoid spam from your online communities
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, Read More...
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