The independent security research and testing organization, NSS Labs , just released two reports that say Internet Explorer leads the field in protection against socially engineered malware, specifically fake links that you might see in an email or on...

Beth writes: “I could not get my Windows Defender to work after installing Microsoft Security Essentials. Why?” Windows 7 and Windows Vista both come with antispyware software called Windows Defender. If you want to protect your computer...

Are you curious about what happens when someone complains about offensive behavior on Xbox LIVE ? The Xbox LIVE Policy and Enforcement team, including Boris Erickson, Xbox LIVE Enforcement Unicorn Ninja (that’s his real job title) help make sure...

If you use Office XP or Windows Vista Service Pack 1, upgrade now to help keep your computer safe. On July 12, 2011 both Office XP and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 reached the end of the Extended Support phase of their lifecycles. This means Microsoft...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 13 security updates. 8 updates for Microsoft Windows 2 updates for .NET Framework 1 update for Windows Visio 1 update for Microsoft Internet...

It’s human nature to want the newest of the new, especially when it comes to technology. But you can get over any guilt you might feel about upgrading to a new computer, by recycling your old computer. There are two safety concerns that you should...

The Hotmail team has been busy. Three of our favorite new security improvements are: No more easy passwords. You might know that millions of people use the word “password” as their password. But did you know that millions of people also...