Microsoft Security Intelligence Report – Australian Findings
The latest edition of the Microsoft SIR provides a snapshot of malware and potentially unwanted software trends observed for Australia from July-Dec 2007. Microsoft uses this data to update our security products such as Forefront and OneCare, and our tools such as the Malicious Software Removal tool and Windows Defender. Use this data to update your threat mitigation strategies and help protect your organisation from the latest threats.
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Heroes Happen {2008} Virtual Launch
Experience the Global Heroes Happen {2008} Virtual Launch and gain the knowledge to better serve, protect and manage your business.
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Windows Communication Foundation Security Guidance
WCF is Microsoft's solution for developing applications based on a service-oriented architecture (SOA) methodology. The guide contains proven practices, end-to-end applications scenarios, guidelines, question & answers, videos and task-based how-to articles for building secure distributed applications with WCF.
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“How do I?” Videos for Security
Here you’ll find videos that explore a variety of security questions for developers, including encryption, handling attacks, security best practices, and a lot more.
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Protect Your PC with User Accounts
If you share a computer with several people, you can help keep it secure by setting up Limited User Accounts.
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Security Advice for Retailers
Retailers can be a prime target for theft and fraud. Here are some security tips that will help keep your business running.
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Business Managers: 5 ways to improve your data security
See what executives in finance, sales, marketing, and operations roles can do to reduce data security risks.
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Is your PC infected? Find out with this free* tool
Is your computer infected with a virus or other malicious software? Download the free Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool to find and remove it.Download the tool
10 tips for safer instant messaging
Communicating by using an instant messaging (IM) program has some of the same security and privacy risks as e-mail, but there are a few unique dangers that you should be aware of.
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Microsoft Mobile platform earns critical security certifications
Windows Mobile 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack and Windows Mobile 6 operating systems have been awarded the Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2+ (EAL2+), after successful assessment by the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD). Learn more
AFP armed with cyber weapon in fight against child predators
Developed and donated by Microsoft, the Child Exploitation Tracking System (CETS) enables the AFP to work with law enforcement agencies throughout Australia and around the world to share and track information relating to online child exploitation and abuse.Read More
Safety tips for blogging
Recent studies show that teenagers write roughly half of all blogs today, with 2 out of 3 providing their age, 3 out of 5 revealing their location and contact information, and 1 in 5 revealing their full name. Help educate your students to blog safely.Learn More
Help kids deal with hateful content on the internet
There are many forms of hate on the Internet, ranging from extreme racist sites to the cruel satire found on many popular kids' Web sites. Here are some tips to help kids avoid hateful content online. Learn More
