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Update your computer automatically

http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/updates-faq.aspx
Security updates can help protect against new and ongoing threats to your privacy and your computer. The best way to get security updates is to turn on Windows automatic updating and to stay informed about security issues. Learn how to
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/updates.aspx
get security updates automatically in all Windows operating systems and http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/windows8.aspx#updates

learn how automatic updating works in Windows 8 .


Security updates for July 9, 2013

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http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/
Get updates from Microsoft Update
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Watch a video about this month's updates
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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-jul
For IT pros: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2013

Microsoft security news

http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2013/06/21/initial-r evelations-and-results-of-the-citadel-botnet-operation.aspx
2 million computers freed from cybercriminals

The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) recently took action against Citadel botnets. This malware is responsible for more than half a billion dollars in losses worldwide.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/botnet.aspx
Make sure your computer is protected .


http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/06/21/internet-explorer-10-provid es-safer-browsing.aspx
Microsoft browser blocks more malware

According to independent security researcher NSS Labs, Internet Explorer 10 blocks more socially engineered malware than any other browser that runs on a Windows computer. http://www.nsslabs.com/reports/2013-browser-security-comparative-analysis-socia lly-engineered-malware
Download the report .

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2013/06/18/think-twice-before- you-text-that-photo.aspx
Think twice before you text that photo

New apps promise that images you send will disappear from recipients' hard drives after the recipients have looked at them. Find out whether this promise is too good to be true.





Protect your computer

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2013/06/25/how-to-get-rid-of-a -computer-virus.aspx
How to get rid of a virus

Think your computer might have a virus or other malware? Learn how to get rid of it on a computer that is running Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/firewalls-whatis.aspx

What is a firewall?

A firewall is your first line of defense against hackers and certain kinds of malware. Find out if you already have a built-in firewall that's turned on by default.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/protect-os.aspx
See if your Windows operating system has protection built in

Compare Windows operating systems to find out whether you already have protection against viruses, worms, and other malicious software or if you need to download additional software.

Protect yourself and your family

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2013/06/13/there-is-no-hotmail -maintenance-department.aspx
There is no Hotmail Maintenance Department

Scam email messages may spoof Microsoft or other legitimate companies. If you receive email that asks you to click a suspicious link or to provide personal information, delete the message and http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/hotmail/abuse-phishing-junk-email
report the scam .

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2013/06/27/don-t-post-your-ema il-address-in-a-blog-comment.aspx
Don't post your email address in blog comments

If you want to reduce spam, don't post your email address or any other personal information in the comment section on our blog or any other blog.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2013/06/20/catfishing-are-you- falling-for-it.aspx
Catfishing: Are you falling for it?

Learn how to spot and avoid email and social networking scams from people who are not who they say they are.

Security resources

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.aspx
Microsoft Safety & Security Center
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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/
Security Tips & Talk Blog
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http://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/
Microsoft Consumer Security Support Center

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