Microsoft Security Newsletter for Home Users
Volume 3, Number 8 : August 8, 2006
Welcome to the Microsoft Security Newsletter for Home
Users--a monthly newsletter bringing security news,
guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your
Inbox. Subscribe to the newsletter here <http://g
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Top story
Setting up a new PC <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256494>
Does your child have a new PC to start the school year? With
any new computer, you need to make sure it's equipped with
the latest security tools and protection. Do you know how?
Take this quiz to find out. Then discover what you know
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256508> about security when
buying and selling used computers, recycling, and more.
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Security updates
Security updates for August 8, 2006
The security bulletin for August includes 12 updates: seven
critical updates for Windows, one critical update for
PowerPoint, one critical update for Office, one critical
update for Internet Explorer, and two important updates for
Windows.
For people with personal computers:
Get updates automatically from Microsoft Update <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256509>
Learn about the August updates <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256510>
Frequently asked questions about security updates <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256511>
For technical details or for IT professionals:
Go to the Security Bulletin Summary on TechNet <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256512>
For all others:
If you work in a connected office environment, your IT
department will keep your computer up to date.
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Protect your computer
Manage your computer's security settings in one place
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256495>
With the Windows Security Center in Windows XP Service Pack
2, you can manage your essential security settings, find
information about the latest virus or other security threat,
and more from one central location. Learn how to use it.
Microsoft antivirus partners <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256496>
You can help protect the data and applications on your
computer by using antivirus software and keeping it current.
Here are Microsoft partners that make antivirus software
that works with Windows.
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Protect yourself
Beware of fraudulent e-mail sent to Microsoft customers
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256497>
If you receive an e-mail message from Microsoft asking for
your credit card, do not respond. Read this article to learn
about this phishing scam and others, and how to protect
yourself from fraudulent e-mail.
What to do if you're a victim of fraud <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256498>
Do you suspect that you've been the victim of a scam or
other fraud? Then immediately follow these steps to minimize
the damage to your identity, credit, and bank account.
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Protect your family
Stay in touch and in control with MSN Spaces <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256499>
Do you or a member of your family have a blog on MSN Spaces?
Learn how to protect yourself by setting permissions that
define who can see your space.
Are your kids exposing you to spyware? <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256500>
If your children regularly use your computer, they may be
visiting sites or downloading files that could be exposing
your computer to spyware. Learn which types of downloads may
put you at risk.
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides better protection
against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows
Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new
Windows Security Center. <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256486>
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Security resources
· Security At Home <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256502>
· RSS feed: Get security information delivered to you
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256503>
· Security community for home users <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256504>
· Protect your PC: Security essentials <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256505>
· Support for your computer security issues <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=5256506>
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