Protecting players from marketplace theft and solicitation
Developers have made amazing games and content for the Xbox network. To protect customers and developers, we provide a safe and secure way to make purchases in the Microsoft Store. To maintain this security, Xbox monitors for instances of marketplace theft or solicitation from the Xbox community.
April 14, 2026—KB5083769 (OS Builds 26200.8246 and 26100.8246)
This cumulative update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5083769), includes the latest security fixes and improvements, along with non-security updates from last month’s optional preview release. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained ...
How to spot a "fake order" scam | Microsoft Support
A popular tactic of criminals is the "fake order" scam. The way it works is that you get a message, usually in email or text, that appears to be a routine confirmation for an order. Of course, you never ordered whatever product or service it's confirming. The message looks common enough, and it says that money will be charged to your credit card or withdrawn from your bank account for the ...
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Set up Outlook to use S/MIME encryption - Microsoft Support
Want to add a padlock to your email messages? You can use encryption and digital signatures in new Outlook, classic Outlook, and Outlook on the web for work or school accounts to increase the security of messages. Encrypting an email message in Outlook means it's converted from readable plain text into scrambled cipher text. Only the recipient who has the private key that matches the public ...
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook on the web, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019, Outlook Web App
What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
Microsoft prioritizes account security and works to prevent people from signing in without your permission. When we notice a sign-in attempt from a new location or device, we help protect the account by sending you an email message and an SMS alert. If your phone number or email changes, it's important to promptly update the security contact info on the Security basics page so we can work with ...
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Approve a family member’s purchases and funds | Xbox Support
Find out how to manage members’ funds and purchases.
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.
October 28, 2025—KB5067036 (OS Builds 26200.7019 and 26100.7019 ...
This non-security update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5067036), improves functionality, performance, and reliability. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, Out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of ...