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Scams relating to the recent Microsoft Security Advisory
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
18
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Microsoft recently released a security update for Internet Explorer in response to Security Advisory 2757760 . Scammers will often use news items (especially those relating to computer security ) to try to trick you into downloading malicious software...
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Kids and technology: Is there any good news?
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
1
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What if we stopped listening to the fear-based news about cyberbullying, over-sharing, and loss of privacy? What if we focused on research that doesn’t make for a scary headline on the evening news? Would it surprise you to learn that a recent...
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Download security update for Internet Explorer
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
69
Comments
Today Microsoft released a security update for Internet Explorer. To help protect your computer, visit Windows Update to download and install the update and ensure that you have automatic updating turned on. Note: This update replaces the Fix it that...
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“Fix it” available for Internet Explorer
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over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
16
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Today we released a downloadable tool called a “Fix it” for Internet Explorer that we mentioned in this blog yesterday . On September 21, we will release a cumulative update for Internet Explorer through Windows Update . We recommend that...
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Recent Internet Explorer advisory
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
12
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Microsoft released Security Advisory 2757760 yesterday about an issue in Internet Explorer. The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is actively monitoring the situation and so far the issue has impacted only an extremely limited number of people...
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Privacy in Office 365
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over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
2
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Office 365 is a cloud-based version of Microsoft Office that includes business-class email, web conferencing, and file sharing. It includes no advertising, and all of your data is kept separate from consumer services. Your data belongs to you and you...
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Important security information for your small business
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over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
0
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A computer virus is bad news for anyone, but it can be especially devastating to a small business. Microsoft Small Business Support Center resources include a free step-by-step guide to help you protect your computers from spyware, viruses, Trojans...
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Get security updates for September
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
3
Comments
Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month. The bulletin announces the release of 2 security updates: 1 update for Visual Studio 1 update for System Center Get the updates . Watch a video about the updates...
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Join us on September 26 for a live online safety conversation via Twitter
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
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Are your kids going back to school with new mobile devices? Would you like tips to help protect them online as they settle into their school routine? Want to learn about trends in social media scams or a new approach to addressing online bullying? Or...
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Get advance notice about September security updates
Posted
over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
2
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Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the September security updates . On Tuesday, September 11 at approximately 10 AM Pacific Time Microsoft will release 2 bulletins. The MSRC also posted information about important...
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Mobile safety tips for back to school
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over 2 years ago
by
Eve Blakemore
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Are you sending your child back to school with a mobile phone, laptop, or tablet PC? Director of Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Communications, Jacqueline Beauchere, offers these tips: Set clear use limits for kids on their mobile phones. ...
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