Joey writes: "I just recently purchased a laptop and I am still very new at this. I have enjoyed two months of free antivirus software that came with my computer, but that will expire soon. Should I subscribe or is Microsoft Security Essentials...

Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the April security updates . On Tuesday, April 12 at approximately 10 AM Pacific Time Microsoft will release 17 bulletins, 9 critical. The easiest way to get the updates when...

Microsoft released a security advisory today warning about fraudulent digital certificates that could be used to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform other exploits that could put you at risk. The best way to protect yourself is to...

Microsoft, in cooperation with industry and academic partners, has taken down the Rustock botnet, a notorious source of spam, fraud, and cybercrime. The Rustock botnet is a network of infected computers controlled by cybercriminals and used for...

Last week we told you about how to avoid fake donation websites and emails if you want to help Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. Eweek reports that cybercriminals have also started using Japanese earthquake related search terms to lead people...

The newest version of Microsoft's web browser, Windows Internet Explorer 9, is now available to download for free. Internet Explorer 9 includes several new features that help protect your computer from viruses and help protect you from fraud...

Microsoft has updated guidance regarding a vulnerability in Windows (the issue resides in the MHTML protocol handler) through Security Advisory 2501696 to help protect against limited targeted attacks. Download and install the Fixit To help protect...

It's tax time in the United States again. Whether you're filing online or off, it's good to be careful with your personal and financial information. Here are some ways you can help protect yourself from online tax scams: Recognize. There...

When we hear about a disaster like the earthquake in Japan today, most of us try to think of ways we can help. But some cybercriminals try to think of ways they can take advantage of online givers to steal money and personal information. Here are a...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released of 3 security updates. 1 updates for Microsoft Office 2 update for Microsoft Windows Get the updates.

We’ve heard a lot of news lately about how smartphones are the new frontier for hackers, virus writers, and cybercriminals. We talked to the folks on the Windows Phone 7 team and they haven’t heard any complaints about mobile viruses yet,...

Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the March security updates . On Tuesday, March 8 Microsoft will release 3 bulletins. They will address issues in: Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office The Microsoft...