Microsoft Technology Care and Safety Virtual Pressroom: Spam and Phishing

Published: July 1, 2005 | Updated: April 18, 2006

Press Releases

Microsoft Furthers E-Mail Protection Efforts (April 18, 2006)

Microsoft Enhances Phishing Protection for MSN Toolbar and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Customers (November 17, 2005)

Leading E-Mail Organizations to Speak at Email Authentication Implementation Summit 2005 (June 7, 2005)

Microsoft Delivers New Tools to Help Reduce Spam (May 26, 2005)

Microsoft to Deliver Automated, All-in-One PC Health Service for Consumers (May 13, 2005)

Microsoft Lauds Florida Anti-Spam Lawsuit (April 4, 2005)

Don’t Let April 1 Be April “Phools” Day: Federal Trade Commission, National Consumers League and Microsoft Warn Internet Users of Phishing Scams (March 31, 2005)

Sender ID Framework Demonstrates Positive Results for E-Mail Authentication (March 2, 2005)

Microsoft launches Anti-spam initiative in Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (.doc, 95 KB)

Other Resources

Fighting Phishing on All Fronts: Microsoft’s Multifaceted Approach (.doc, 34 KB)

Microsoft Phishing Filter White Paper

Q&A: MSN Hotmail Adds Safety E-Alerts for E-Mail Authentication

Overview: Microsoft on Spam and Phishing

Executive E-mail: Preserving and Enhancing the Benefits of Email — A Progress Report

Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft Anti-Spam Initiatives (.doc, 81 KB)

Glossary of Common Anti-Spam-Related Terms (.doc, 69 KB)

Bill Gates' Essay on Spam


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