Microsoft unveils Microsoft Security Copilot agents and new protections for AI
Learn about the upcoming availability of Microsoft Security Copilot agents and other new offerings for a more secure AI future.
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Windows 8 Release Preview Available for Download
Today on the Building Windows 8 blog, Microsoft announced the availability of the Windows 8 Release Preview. (Read the press release here.) There are a couple of things to note that are of note to us here in the land of Trustworthy Computing: New Family Safety features and enriched privacy and security controls when browsing […]
Microsoft Office 365 Receives FISMA Certification
<p>Last week, Microsoft Office Division <a href="http://blogs.office.com/b/microsoft_office_365_blog/archive/2012/05/03/fisma-security-certification-office-365.aspx">announced</a> that Office 365 was given Authority to Operate under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) by the <a href="http://www.bbg.gov/">Broadcasting Board of Governors</a>.</p> <p>As you might expect, governments are at the vanguard of most things security related. Entrusted to act in the public’s name and for the public interest, governmental agencies need to be sure that the technology they use for essential functions is secure and trustworthy. As part of this, in the U.S. the U.S. government has FISMA; a certification validating that a given IT solution has federal agency approval for use based on its level of security.</p>
Free PC safety scan
Think your computer might have a virus? The Microsoft Security scanner is a free download that will scan your computer and help you remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Download Microsoft Safety Scanner The scanner is not a replacement for antivirus software. It contains the latest anti-malware definitions, but it works with your antivirus […]
Is my computer up to date?
To get updates for Windows and other Microsoft programs at the same time, including updates for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and more), go to the Microsoft Update website.
Retain Microsoft Security Experts
Microsoft Security Experts are now available to strengthen your team with managed security services. Learn how to defend against threats with security experts.
Report scams in Hotmail, Xbox, and more
If you think you’re a target of a phishing scam or other fraud in an email, Xbox instant message, or on a website, you can report it. Most Microsoft products have built-in tools that make this easier. Hotmail. If you receive a suspicious email message that asks for personal information, click the check box next to […]
Secure Credential Storage
Pop security quiz: What’s the most secure way to store a secret? a) Encrypt it with a strong symmetric cryptographic algorithm such as AES, using a 256-bit key. b) Encrypt it with a strong asymmetric cryptographic algorithm such as RSA, using a 4096-bit key. c) Encrypt it using a cryptographic system built into your platform, like […]
TwC Releases New Online Safety Index
<p>Microsoft and Trustworthy Computing have been focused on raising public awareness and educating customers about online risks for years. We’ve created a wealth of educational resources, partnered with others, and improved our technology. We have a vision of creating a global “culture of online safety,” where Internet security is second-nature—like locking doors and fastening seatbelts. </p> <p>This year, to coincide with <a href="http://approjects.co.za/?big=security/resources/cybersecurity.aspx">National Cyber Security Awareness Month</a> (NCSAM) and to help gauge industry progress, we conducted fresh research. The result is a new and innovative barometer, measuring the extent to which proven online tools and behaviors are being embraced by the digital public.</p>
Conquering the Coreflood botnet
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice announced an operation to take down the Coreflood botnet. The term bot is short for robot. Criminals distribute malicious software (also known as malware) that can turn your computer into a bot (also known as a zombie). When this occurs, your computer can perform automated tasks over the Internet, without […]
Modernize your Security Operations Center with Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM solution powered by AI and automation that delivers intelligent security analytics across your entire enterprise.
How do spammers get my email address?
It pays to keep your email address as private as possible, but sometimes it seems like there's nothing you can do to keep it out of the hands of spammers.
Writing Fuzzable Code
Adam Shostack here. One of the really exciting things about being in the Microsoft Security Engineering Center is all of the amazing collaborators we have around the company. People are always working to make security engineering easier and more effective. When we talk about security testing, we often focus on what it can’t do. “You […]
Use Microsoft Fix it to update Windows XP
Microsoft is aware of a vulnerability that affects only Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. If you use Windows 2000, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, you are not affected. If your computer is running Windows XP, visit this Microsoft Fix it page to fix this problem automatically. Don’t know what version you’re running? If you’re […]
Get a Windows 7 security checklist
Windows 7, the newest operating system from Microsoft, includes several new and improved security features, including an Action Center that lets you review and resolve security issues and perform maintenance on your computer.