Security for Home Computer Users Newsletter
Security for Home Computer Users Newsletter
Volume 5, Number 7

July 8, 2008
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Protect yourself while travelling this summer   
Protect yourself while travelling this summer
It's summer! The kids are out of school, and it's time to travel, right? Just make sure to protect yourself. If you bring your portable computer or mobile phone with you, start with 3 ways to protect your laptop on the road or tips to avoid wireless attacks through your Bluetooth cell phone. If you're travelling sans mobile devices, you'll find these other tips helpful:

> 5 safety tips for using a public computer
> Use public wireless networks more safely

Security updates
Security updates  
Security updates for July 8, 2008
The bulletin for July includes four security updates for the Windows operating system and Microsoft Exchange Server.


Protect your computer
Protect your computer  
Having trouble uninstalling unwanted software, or spyware, from your PC? Find resources to help remove it.
Avoid potentially downloading viruses to your PC by ensuring that your antivirus software checks files before you open them.

Protect yourself and your family
Protect yourself and your family  
Want to talk to your kids about the Internet, but not sure where to start? Here's a list of topics to consider.
Online scam artists are nothing if not creative! The latest e-mail scam: offers of free puppies or purebred puppies at a discounted price.
If you use a smartphone, cell phone, or handheld computer, follow these tips to help protect the data on your mobile device.

Security resources
Security At Home site
Security Tips & Talk blog
Support for your home computer security issues
TechNet Security TechCenter for IT pros
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