Microsoft Security At Home - Help Prevent Identity Theft, Spyware & Viruses

Identity Theft

Recognize phishing scams

They're not just on e-mail and fake Web sites: Unfortunately, they come on social networking sites, instant messages, and to mobile devices, too.

Check your password strength

Spyware & Viruses

Update Windows automatically

Visit Windows Update to make your updates as automatic as you want.

Newbie Corner

Encourage children and teens to keep passwords secret

Most kids share passwords. You can help them keep passwords to themselves.

What is a cookie?

Web sites place them on your computer—and that is OK.

Spotlight

Get antivirus, antispyware, and PC tune-ups plus Microsoft Office for up to 3 PCs

Microsoft Equipt includes Windows Live OneCare, Office 2007 and communication and photo-editing tools all-in-one.

Security Tips & Talk