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Microsoft Windows Defender Offline Beta Released

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Looking for another tool in the battle against malware and viruses?

Then you should check out Microsoft’s recently released Windows Defender Offline Beta. 

Ultimately just about everyone gets hit with an issue related to malware or viruses – it is not a matter of if but when.  So when the time . . .

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Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Goes Public

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After opening up their first closed beta download just last week the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Team has now made the beta download available to everyone.

If you want to try out the beta, which is extremely stable, then just head to the main MSE page and look for this download box:

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Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Signups Begin

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The Microsoft Malware Protection Center revealed today that registration is available for anyone to sign up to become a beta tester for the next version of the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) software.  MSE is a free anti-virus/anti-malware solution for Windows computers and has proven to be in the top 10 of available . . .

Read More: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Signups Begin

Steve Jobs Facebook Scams Already Popping Up

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PandaLabs reports they have detected a malicious link spreading across Facebook which is being used to take advantage of the news yesterday concerning Steve Jobs death.

They are apparently using a Facebook page which contains a URL along with a description that states iPads were being given away in memory of Steve . . .

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Nearly 75% Of Small Businesses Have Not Tested Their Computer Security

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Is your security up to speed?

In a recent small business survey conducted by the Small Business Authority they asked 1,200 small businesses if they ever had their computer and data system tested by a third party to ensure they are hacker proof.  Nearly three quarters responded that they have never had . . .

Read More: Nearly 75% Of Small Businesses Have Not Tested Their Computer Security

Using Microsoft’s New Online Safety Scanner

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Microsoft recently announced the availability of an online scanner to check your system for issues such as virus infections, spyware and malware.  This new service is called the Microsoft Safety Scanner and although it has not been said directly by anyone at Microsoft that I have seen this service seems to be . . .

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