Today Microsoft released an update to address a vulnerability that affects all versions of the .NET Framework when used on the Windows Server operating system. IT professionals are advised to get the update directly from the Microsoft Download Center...

Did your home page or search page suddenly change to MSN or another Microsoft website? If you use Microsoft Security Essentials , Windows Defender, the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool , or other anti-malware software from Microsoft, these...

Microsoft has released several free tools and resources to help individuals and their families increase their safety and privacy online. Here are a few of those tools and resources: Free Internet safety calendar . Download a free Internet...

Kim Sanchez, a group manager in Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group, has assumed the chair of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) Board of Directors. FOSI is one of a variety of government and nonprofit organizations that Microsoft works...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 9 new security updates. 7 updates for Microsoft Windows 1 update for Microsoft Office 1 update for Microsoft Internet Information Services ...

A few weeks ago we told you about 4 ways that spammers can get your email address . Readers sent in a few more tips. Anonymous writes: It's always good to have another email account setup that you use when you register for things on the web. ...

Microsoft just released a free ebook to help teens keep themselves and their stuff safer online. In partnership with security expert and author, Linda McCarthy , this free downloadable version of her new book, "Own Your Space - Keep Yourself and Your...

Botnets are networks of compromised computers that are controlled remotely and secretly by one or more cybercriminals. If your computer is infected with a botnet it can perform automated tasks over the Internet without your knowledge. These tasks...

A reader recently asked us if they need both Microsoft Security Essentials (free antivirus and antispyware software) and another security suite that requires a paid subscription service. The short answer? No. The long answer? Microsoft Security...

A reader asks: "I recently received a package from UPS. This Overnight Air envelope contained three postal money orders for $820.00. I called the UPS number on the envelope and spoke to someone about tracking the envelope and found out it was a...

The Microsoft Privacy and Online Safety team regularly tweets at twitter.com/safer_online. Here are some of our recent updates. Which Countries Have the Safest Web Access? http://bit.ly/do9fKz Should parents "friend" their kids on Facebook...