Keep your information more secure

Keep your information more secure
Follow Internet safety guidelines Follow Internet safety guidelines

You can help reduce spam, spyware, and other unwanted software,
and help protect yourself from scams that can be used to steal your identity.
• Before you download a file, take these steps

• How to handle suspicious e-mail messages

• Recognize phishing scams and fake e-mail messages

Protect your personal information from ID theft Protect your personal information from ID theft

Keep your personal information private to reduce the risk that a scammer or
other online criminal will steal your identity.
• Create strong passwords

• Use online payment services

• Shop more safely online

Use anti-spam and anti-phishing technologies Use anti-spam and anti-phishing technologies

Download or learn about tools from Microsoft that help you reduce the amount of spam and
other unwanted e-mail message you receive.
• Microsoft Phishing Filter

• Use e-mail software that filters spam

• 2007 Microsoft Office System

• Research the latest threats to your computer





Security Updates

• What are the latest security updates?
• Download from Microsoft Update now
Downloads to help protect your computer
• Security products and services

Beyond the basics
• Protect personal information

• Online financial transactions

• Password safety

• ID theft and phishing scams

• E-mail and IM spam

• Home networks and offices
• Online safety away from home
• Data safety