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Security at Home

Get tools and resources to help protect you from viruses, spyware or phishing when using your
home computer.

National E-security Awareness Week

National E-security Awareness Week
From 5-12 June, National E-security Awareness Week will inform home users, students and small business about the simple steps they can take to protect themselves, their families & their businesses online. Find events & activities near you to better understand e-security risks & how to protect yourself. National E-Security Awareness Week

Help keep spam out of your email inbox

Help keep spam out of your email inbox
There’s no magic bullet to eliminating spam but you can use a combination of technology, such as Outlook 2003/2007 or Hotmail, as well as smart email practices, to help reduce spam from your email inbox.
Reduce spam email
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Security Updates

Security Updates
Help prevent your computer from getting viruses or spyware. Set it up for automatic updates.
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Windows Update

Windows Update
Check for and install the latest software updates for your Windows computer.
Run Windows Update

Monthly Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter
Get the latest tools and resources to help protect your computer, yourself or your family online.
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Security at Home

Security at Home
Protect your computer, yourself or your family online.
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Which security tool is right for me?

Name Intended users Spyware: Scan and remove Spyware: Helps protect from Viruses / Malware: Scan and remove Viruses / Malware: Helps protect from Scheduled scanning provided Manage kids online activities Cost
(*Internet and 3rd party download charges may apply)
Windows Defender Home Users and Small Business Yes Yes     Yes   Free*
Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner Home Users and Small Business Yes   Yes       Free*
Windows Live OneCare - All-in-One PC Security Home Users and Small Business Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Free* - 90 day trial
or
$59.95 for one 12 month subscription that will protect up to 3 Windows XP / Vista computers
Family Safety Home Users           Yes Free*