Here are some tips from the Microsoft Safety and Security Center for avoiding tech support phone scams Cybercriminals don’t just send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites. They might also call you on the telephone and claim to be from Microsoft. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you …
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Watch out for Fake Microsoft Security Essentials software
There is a fake Microsoft Security Essentials program that has been making the rounds. Here are some tips from Microsoft on how to avoid infecting your computer with this malicious program. Last week, we saw the re-emergence of another new trojan that is disguising itself as Microsoft’s no-cost antimalware program Microsoft Security Essentials. This imposter …
Security in Microsoft Office 2010 overview
Here is a post form the Microsoft Safety and Security Center detailing the security features built into Microsoft Office 2010: Microsoft Office 2010 has new security features that put you in control. You will also see far fewer pop-up windows and other messages than you did in previous versions of Office. Message Bar increases security …