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Volume 5, Number 4  April 8, 2008 |
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Welcome to Security for Home Computer Users--a monthly newsletter bringing security news, guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your inbox. If you would like to receive more technical security information, please subscribe to the Microsoft Security Newsletter.
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Are you everyone's favorite computer geek?
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Security updates
Security updates for April 8, 2008
The bulletin for April includes eight security updates: five updates for the Windows operating system, one update for Windows Internet Explorer, and two updates for Microsoft Office.
Protect your computer
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Is your computer infected with a virus or other malicious software? Download the free Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool to find and remove it.
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Windows does not come with antivirus software--you need to buy and install it separately. Discover how for the version of Windows on your PC.
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Protect yourself and your family
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Communicate only with people on your contact lists, be careful when creating your screen name--and other best practices to help protect your privacy.
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E-mail offers that sound too good to be true probably are. Here are seven telltale signs of a hoax that you should watch out for.
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Make sure that your kids don't post text or pictures that give too much away, plus more tips for smarter online journaling.
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About one-third of all teens online have been the victim of a "cyberbully." Help your teen avoid the abuse with these 10 tips.
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