Protect Yourself from Spam and Phishing Scams| Microsoft Security
Recent Computer Complaints to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Recent complaints at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre are consistent with a potentially-fraudulent scheme in which individuals are contacted about alleged problems on their computer. Full Article »
Microsoft SmartScreen for URLs helps you avoid websites that may host malware or phishing scams
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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 dangers that are unique to IM. Full Article »
Use Microsoft SmartScreen to help avoid malware
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
To help protect your computer from online threats, Internet Explorer 8 can block links to websites that are known to distribute malicious software known as malware. Full Article »
Use Microsoft SmartScreen to help avoid phishing
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
To help protect your computer from online threats, Microsoft SmartScreen technologies block links to fraudulent websites. Full Article »
10 tips for safe instant messaging
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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 dangers that are unique to IM. Full Article »
Help keep spam out of your inbox
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
You have powerful tools to help stem the tide of spam, from SmartScreen spam filters to common sense, to SenderID technology that helps verify who an e-mail message is from. Full Article »
Help protect your Windows Microsoft account
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A Windows Microsoft account consists of your e-mail address and a password that you create. Full Article »
Help protect yourself from phishing scams and identity theft
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, Windows Microsoft accounts, other account data and passwords, or other information. It is also known as identity theft, and is a type of social engineering. Full Article »
How to handle suspicious e-mail
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Some e-mail messages might be phishing scams, some might carry viruses. Images in spam e-mail might turn out to be pornographic, or to include Web beacons, which can be adapted to secretly send a message back to the sender. Full Article »
How to recognize phishing e-mails or links
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A few clues can help you spot fraudulent e-mail messages or links within them. Full Article »
How to recognize spoofed websites
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Some cyber criminals use phishing scams to set up convincing spoofs of legitimate websites. They then try to trick you into visiting these websites and disclosing personal information, such as your credit card number. Full Article »
How to reduce the risk of online fraud
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Online fraud can be annoying and costly and could pose serious risks to your computer. You can help reduce online fraud by learning to recognize scams and taking steps to avoid them. Full Article »
Phishing scams that target activities, interests, or news events
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
New phishing scams are generated whenever there is a newsworthy event, such as a natural disaster, a national election, or a significant change in the world financial system. Full Article »
Scams that promise money, gifts, or prizes
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Several types of phishing scams promise fantastic financial or other rewards in exchange for just a few small things you have to do…which include turning over your personal information to an identity thief. These scams include: Full Article »
Scams that use Microsoft's name or product names
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Phishing scams often include the names of well-known companies to convince you to visit spoofed websites or click on dangerous links, such as: Full Article »
What to do if you've responded to a phishing scam
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
If you suspect that you've responded to a phishing scam with personal or financial information, take these steps to minimize any damage. Full Article »
