Microsoft supports the efforts of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) with free resources and research about how each of us—individuals, families, schools, organizations, industry, and government—can do our part to help create a safer...

We get lots of questions about hacked email accounts, telephone scams, spyware, and viruses. The community at Microsoft Answers might have already asked and answered your questions. Microsoft Answers is a free forum where Microsoft engineers and...

You probably already know how to help keep your personal information safe on the Internet . But what about everything that’s stored on your smart phone ? If your Windows Phone is stolen or if you lose it, you can make your phone ring, you can...

MSNBC’s Herb Weisbaum reports that cybercriminals use fake text messages to lure people in the into giving away bank account and credit card information. This particular scam involves scare tactics to make you believe that your account has been...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 8 security updates. 5 updates for Microsoft Windows 1 updates for .NET Framework 1 update for Microsoft Forefront 1 update for Internet Explorer...

Research in the newly released Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 11 reveals how social engineering techniques contribute to the spread of computer infections. Attacks that require user-interaction (social engineering) to spread accounted for...

Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the September security updates . On Tuesday, October 11 2011, at approximately 10 AM Pacific Time, Microsoft will release eight bulletins. The easiest way to get security updates...

At Microsoft, we are committed to serving communities and working responsibly, both globally and locally. Through our partnerships, our technology innovations, our people, and our resources we strive to help solve societal challenges and create economic...

You might have heard that Microsoft is in the process of buying Skype , the popular Internet video and voice communications company. We thought this would be a good time to show you how to be more secure and help protect your privacy when you use Skype...