Stop Think Connect

Stop. Think. Connect. This month, Microsoft recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in the United States through our partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The STOP.THINK.CONNECT. campaign offers many tips to help people protect their computers and other electronic devices. Get Microsoft digital citizenship in action materials, including brochures, fact sheets, and tip cards to teach yourself or teach others about how to stay safer online.

Security updates for October 9, 2012 Download security updates for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Dynamics, and Internet Explorer. Get updates from Microsoft Update See a summary or watch a video about the updates

Microsoft security news Download security update for Internet Explorer Microsoft released a security update for Internet Explorer on September 21. To help protect your computer, visit Windows Update to install the update and ensure that you have automatic updating turned on. Avoid tech support phone scams The FTC recently announced a major international crackdown on scammers who call you on the telephone, claim to be from Microsoft, and offer to fix your computer. These criminals can charge you for bogus services or gain access to your computer to install malicious software. Read the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) Volume 12 of the SIR focuses on the third and fourth quarters of 2011. The report can increase your threat awareness to help you protect your organization, software, and people.

Protect your computer Scams relating to the recent Microsoft Security Advisory Microsoft released a security update for Internet Explorer last month. Get the real update, and learn how to avoid scammers looking to exploit such news. Privacy in Office 365 Learn about the privacy and safety features in the cloud-based version of Microsoft Office that includes business-class email, web conferencing, and file sharing. Important security information for your small business Microsoft Small Business Support Center resources include a free step-by-step guide to help you protect your computers from viruses and malicious software such as spyware, Trojans, and rootkits.

Protect yourself and your family Kids and technology: Is there any good news? The Family Online Safety Institute launched A Platform for Good to help parents, teachers, and teens connect. It includes a blog for everyone and interactive features such as a poll for parents and a tech video series for teachers. Search yourself The Bing team has a new Internet search tool for comparing Bing and Google side by side. Find out how you can use this tool to improve your online reputation and to increase your Internet privacy and safety. Online ease and safety for an aging population Find out how features in Microsoft products help drive more secure, accessible technology for people of all ages and abilities.

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