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If you follow computer security closely, you won't be surprised to know that U.S. President Barack Obama is the subject of many different online scams. Whenever someone or something is big news, scammers, phishers, and virus writers use the news to try
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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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The New York Times recently posted an article about a team at Microsoft that works in a "windowless room" investigating how programs skulk around the Internet turning computers into zombies. We thought this sounded a little scarier than it really is,
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According to research from North Carolina State University , even sophisticated Internet users can't tell the difference between real and fake warnings about Internet security. These fake warnings, which might appear in pop-up windows as you surf the
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This week Microsoft released the latest Security Intelligence Report (SIR) based on information gathered from hundreds of computers around the world and from some of the busiest services on the Internet. Volume 5 of the SIR provides detailed analysis
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The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) recently introduced the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) to help get security information out faster. Before this program,security software providers had to wait until the public release of security
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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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Microsoft just launched a new Windows Defender Web site dedicated to helping you fight spyware. The new Windows Defender site features: Links to download Windows Defender , the free antispyware program from Microsoft. A new video demo that explains how
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Is your computer filled with files that aren't yours? Desktop cluttered with downloads that you didn't download? Do you have spyware even though you know all the steps to take to avoid getting it ? It sounds like you might be sharing a computer. Whether
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Last month we told you about the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR). If a full report is more than you need, but you want the big picture, try one of these summaries: Download an 11-page PDF of the Key Findings Summary . Download the
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The newest version of Windows Live OneCare is now available to download , includes the following features and more: Antispyware protection Antivirus protection Online ID protection Firewall Backup and restore If you're part of a small business or you
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In recent weeks readers have sent us the following questions about Windows Live OneCare. This is the third in the series. For more questions, see Windows Live OneCare FAQ Part I and Windows Live OneCare FAQ Part II. Q: I have both Windows Defender and
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In recent weeks readers have sent us the following questions about Windows Live OneCare . We'll post a few of these questions every week for a few weeks. We hope these answers are helpful. Q: How do I know if I already have OneCare? A: If OneCare is running
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Features designed to help manage multiple computers are included in the newest version of Windows Live OneCare , which Microsoft released late last year. These features make it easier to manage security on home networks and small business networks. Windows
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