Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide

The information presented in the Antivirus Defense-in-Depth guide has been updated to reflect the security improvements provided as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2. A number of the features in Windows XP Service Pack 2 have made it more difficult for malware to attack a Windows XP-based computer. The updates to this guide are designed to ensure that these enhancements are identified and explained.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/guidance/serversecurity/avdind_0.mspx

Malware Removal Starter Kit

Many small- and medium-sized organizations use antivirus software, and yet new viruses, worms, and other forms of malicious software (malware) continue to infect large numbers of computers in these organizations. Malware proliferates at alarming speed and in many different ways, which makes it particularly widespread today.
This guide is intended for IT Generalists who want information and recommendations that they can use to effectively address and limit malware that infects computers in small- and medium-sized organizations. This guidance provides a set of tasks that licensed Windows® users can perform at no cost to create the Malware Removal Starter Kit. Recommendations for free malware-scanning tools are included. You can use these tools in combination with the kit to conduct scans, detect problems, and remove malware from your computer

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/guidance/disasterrecovery/malware/default.mspx#EHD

Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

I personally received this email,

fake phishing email making the rounds seemingly comes from Microsoft, but actually contains a “backdoor” trojan.
The email has a subject line that reads, “Security Update for OS Microsoft Windows” and supposedly came from the "Microsoft Official Update Center" at a domain named securityassurance[at]microsof[dot]com.
The message urges users to run an attached file to install an update that the email said will protect from the recipient from security threats and performance problems.

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How thieves can steal your card info without you knowing it

Nice article to Read and secure you Credit Card Transactions
Taking just 5 seconds to inspect any credit/debit card readers before you swipe could end up saving you from identity and credit card theft.
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