Microsoft security help & learning

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Our fourth article for Cybersecurity Awareness Month shows you how to protect yourself, your family, and your data from online scams and attacks.

A cartoon of a criminal peering over the top of a computer.

A cartoon of a laptop with the Windows Security logo on the screen. Stay secure with Windows 10

Windows 10 makes it easier to stay secure with built-in protection using Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

An illustration of a person using a laptop connected to the crowd. Create and use strong passwords

Chances are you're still dependent on usernames and passwords to secure your accounts.

Conceptual: A person with a fishing pole pulling data out of a smartphone. Protect yourself from phishing

Criminals are constantly trying to trick you into revealing your personal information.

A cartoon of a laptop with the update logo on the screen. Keep your PC up to date

Windows Update automatically installs the latest updates and security improvements.

At home

At work

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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