Microsoft Security Newsletter for Home Computer Users
Volume 4, Number 10 : October 9, 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=7541465>.
Daylight-saving time ends November 4: Is your PC updated?
To conserve energy, daylight-saving time started three weeks
earlier and will end one week later this year. See how to
ensure that your computer and Microsoft Office Outlook
calendar are updated <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541470>, so you don't miss
any important meetings or appointments that are scheduled
during the extended "fall-back" period (October
28-November 4).
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Security updates
Security updates for October 9, 2007
The bulletin for October includes six updates: three
critical updates and two important updates for the Windows
operating system, and one critical update for Microsoft
Office.
For people with personal computers:
Get updates automatically from Microsoft Update <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541466>
See a summary of the October updates <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541467>
Frequently asked questions about security updates <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541468>
For technical details or for IT professionals:
Go to the Security Bulletin Summary on TechNet <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541469>
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
Is it safe to install ActiveX controls on my computer?
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541453>
We've all received messages about ActiveX controls when
we're surfing the Internet. Learn what ActiveX controls are,
the risks to your computer, and how to decide whether or not
to download one.
How to get antivirus software for Windows Vista <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541454>
Not sure whether you have up-to-date antivirus software
installed on your PC? Here's how to tell. If you need to
update, there are also links to sites where you can download
new antivirus software.
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Protect yourself
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541455>
This month, Microsoft and the National Cyber Security
Alliance (NCSA) have teamed up again to help people protect
themselves online. Find out about this year's security
events, plus the four steps that you should take before you
go online.
Get help with Hotmail <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541456>
Do you have questions about your Windows Live Hotmail
account? Get answers to five commonly asked questions about
Hotmail, plus links to additional help resources.
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Protect your family
Scott Charney's mother doesn't want to be a security
administrator <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541457>
Scott Charney, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of
Trustworthy Computing, recently talked to Computerworld.
Read what he had to say about Microsoft's efforts to make PC
security easy for anyone, including his 78-year-old mother.
Who do your kids chat with online? <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541458>
Get important safety tips and learn about software that can
help protect you and your kids when you chat online.
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Security resources
· Security At Home site <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541459>
· Security Tips & Talk blog <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541460>
· RSS feed: Get new security information delivered to you
<http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541461>
· Security video tutorials <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541462>
· Support for your home computer security issues <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541463>
· Worldwide computer security information <http://go
.microsoft.com/?linkid=7541464>
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