Microsoft Security Newsletter for Home Computer Users
Volume 4, Number 6 : June 12, 2007
Welcome to Microsoft Security for Home Computer Users--a
monthly newsletter bringing security news, guidance,
updates, and community resources directly to your Inbox.
Subscribe to the newsletter here <http://g
o.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949901>.
How to recognize "spoofed" Web sites
According to the May 29 issue of Computerworld, the number
of spoofed Web sites--fake Web sites that look like
legitimate sites but are designed to steal your personal
information--nearly tripled between March and April <http://g
o.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949906>. The best way to
help protect yourself? Verify that the site you're visiting
is secure and authentic using these techniques <http://g
o.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949907>.
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Security updates
Security updates for June 12, 2007
The bulletin for June includes six updates: four critical
updates for the Windows operating system and Internet
Explorer, one important update for Microsoft Office and
Microsoft Visio, and one moderate update for Windows.
For people with personal computers:
Get updates automatically from Microsoft Update <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949902>
See a summary of the June updates <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949903>
Frequently asked questions about security updates <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949904>
For technical details or for IT professionals:
Go to the Security Bulletin Summary on TechNet <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949905>
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
Signs of spyware: Are you being watched? <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949889>
Are you seeing pop-up ads, strange settings, or unfamiliar
downloads on your computer? Know the symptoms of spyware and
make sure that you're not being watched.
Does your operating system have protection built in? <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949890>
Many fundamental computer security features are integrated
in the latest versions of Windows. Here's how to find out if
your operating system has protection built in.
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Protect yourself
Help! A spammer has hijacked my e-mail address <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949891>
Have you received spam that appears to come from your own
e-mail address? Here's how to prevent spammers from
hijacking your e-mail address, starting by using the
built-in spam filtering tools in all Microsoft e-mail
programs.
How to prevent Trojans from taking over your computer <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949892>
With new malicious Trojan-horse programs appearing on the
Internet all the time, it's important to follow these best
practices to help keep your computer safe.
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Protect your family
Help protect yourself when downloading music <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949893>
A recent study found that online music sites pose the
biggest security threat to computers. If you or your kids
visit such sites, take these steps before you download
anything.
Set time limits on your kids' computer use <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949894>
Learn how Parental Controls in the Windows Vista operating
system help you control how long your kids can use the
computer.
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Security resources
· Security At Home site <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949895>
· Security Tips & Talk blog <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949896>
· RSS feed: Get new security information delivered to you
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949897>
· Security video tutorials <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949898>
· Support for your home computer security issues <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949899>
· Worldwide computer security information <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=6949900>
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