Last month McAfee released results from their 2012 Teen Internet Behavior study . The study revealed that 61 percent of teens think that they can successfully hide their online behavior from their parents. Here are a few examples of what they do: ...

Donald asks: How do I eliminate the security warnings that pop up every time I open a new page? Donald’s question has two answers. Answer #1: They are fake security warnings Donald notes that the warnings “pop up” and happen...

Thomas writes: “My computer is already slow. If I download your security scanner , it will probably bring it to its knees.” The Microsoft Security Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that helps remove viruses , spyware , and...

If an online deal for software seems too good to be true, it probably is. The software could be pirated, which means that it's been copied and sold illegally. Pirated software often contains viruses , spyware , and scams that can cause a loss of data...

John writes: I received an email that said that I won a prize from Microsoft and I am concerned that others may fall for this scam. Can't anything be done about these types of scams? The Microsoft Lottery scam is a fraudulent email that claims that...

Want to know an easy way to make sure you have the most up-to-date security settings and software for your Windows operating system? Microsoft offers a free downloadable tool that scans your computer and makes recommended changes based on your current...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. The bulletin announces the release of 9 security updates: 5 updates for Microsoft Windows 3 updates for Microsoft Office 1 update for Internet Explorer Get...

Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the July security updates . On Tuesday, July 10 at approximately 10 AM Pacific Time Microsoft will release 9 bulletins. The easiest way to get the updates when they're available...

Spam and other email that you don’t want can clog up your inbox. Some spam can be fraudulent and can contain malicious software or links to malicious websites, but some email can just be annoying. Graymail is email that you signed up for, but you...