Protect Yourself

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Microsoft is committed to helping you protect yourself online. Our tools help you guard against viruses, spyware, online predators, and other unwanted intrusions.

Protect Yourself

Create strong passwords, handle suspicious e-mail messages, download files more safely, and use anti-phishing technologies to keep yourself safer online.

Prevent Fraud
Protect yourself against online criminals and identity theft.

Protect Your Data
Take precautions to protect the information on your computer.

Protect Your Family

Minimize the risk of cyberbullying, help kids use social networking sites more safely, and use parental controls in Microsoft products to help keep your family safer online.

Child Safety
Make sure your children are safe when they're online.

Products
Discover products that can keep your family safer.

Social Networking
Protect your family against the dangers of social networking.