A few weeks ago we told you about Microsoft’s involvement in Data Privacy Day . The day has arrived, but if you’re not going to be in Washington D.C. to join in the event, you can download research or watch a video about online reputations and how employers...

Today Microsoft released an out-of-band security update for Internet Explorer to fix vulnerabilities that could allow someone to execute malicious code onto your computer. Most security updates are released on the second Tuesday of the month. Out-of...

Microsoft has determined that one of the technologies used in the recent criminal attacks against Google and other corporate networks was Internet Explorer 6. Customers using Internet Explorer 8 are not affected by currently known attacks. We recommend...

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, people from all over the world have been moved to donate money to relief organizations. Unfortunately, scammers have already begun to take advantage of people’s goodwill. If you plan to donate online...

If you plan to be in the Washington D.C. area on Thursday, January 28th, come celebrate Data Privacy Day and join us for an event sponsored by Microsoft and hosted by The Future of Privacy Forum . The event will focus on online reputations and their impact...

Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. Today Microsoft released 1 new security update for Microsoft Windows. Get the updates To download the update, visit the Microsoft Update Web site . If you have automatic updating...

Privacy Center is not Microsoft software. It’s a new form of fake antimalware software (also known as rogue security software ) that pretends to help protect your computer, but is really a new form of spyware. It can slow down your computer and damage...

Lately we've been recommending that you to download our new free antivirus and antispyware software called Microsoft Security Essentials . Read what others are saying about it. The Lifehacker blog recently called Microsoft Security Essentials "a great...

Network World reports that Microsoft has improved the security update process and is getting better at sharing information with the public about security. In particular, NetworkWorld cites the Security Research and Defense Blog and the Microsoft Security...

Identity theft is on the rise and The New York Times recently reviewed several new products that might help protect against this kind of fraud. Some new services will notify you if a credit card or change of address form has been filed with your name...

Last fall Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Security Essentials —fast and free anti-malware software that offers real-time protection from viruses , spyware, worms , and more. Last month, Microsoft made the software available in 17 additional markets, bringing...