Identity theft levels are at their lowest rate since 2007, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. However, the cost to consumers is on the rise. To find out more, see Identity Theft Falls 34%, Victims Pay More . Protect yourself from fraud...

We were browsing through the Windows online help pages this week and came across an excellent source of information for Windows 7 security. Want to know more about how to prevent viruses and spyware? Want to make sure your web browser can help protect...

RSA is an annual conference for security professionals from across the globe. At the 2011 event, Microsoft presented the idea of a collective defense against security threats. For more information about Microsoft's role in the RSA Conference, visit...

The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) is now making its well-known Global Resource and Information Directory (GRID) available for free. GRID monitors, tracks, and evaluates Internet safety content. The tool is managed by editors and expert researchers...

Last Thursday Microsoft launched the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate , designed for IT Professionals who want to try out the newest version of the web browser before the official launch. Internet Explorer 9 allows you to pin multiple sites...

Botnets are networks of compromised computers controlled by cybercriminals. Botnets can send out spam, spread malicious software, steal passwords, and more. Zbot (also known as the "Zeus Botnet") has been responsible for stealing passwords and...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released of 12 security updates. 8 updates for Microsoft Windows 1 update for Microsoft Office 1 update for Windows Server 1 update for Internet...

This year Microsoft supports Safer Internet Day by offering free events, research, and downloads to help parents, educators, and caregivers better understand kids and the video games that they play. To see Microsoft's latest online gaming research...

Electronic greeting cards are easy, cheap, and fun to get and send, but cybercriminals also use them to try to steal your personal information or to spread malicious software. Legitimate companies have standard, obvious ways for you to recognize...

Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the February security updates . On Tuesday, February 8, Microsoft will release 12 bulletins. Three of the bulletins are rated Critical and nine of them are rated Important. ...