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Microsoft Online Safety Website for Web 2.0
I have a very short query and hope you guys can help me out. Today morning i heard a news that Microsoft has launched New Online Safety Website for Web 2.0 . Well, it guess from its name that it is about some precaution and safety about web but i wanted to know what is it actually and what how it prevent us ? Just for my knowledge. Could you guys please suggest me some thing ? Thanks in advance.

#2
03-09-2009

Jackson2
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,265
Re: Microsoft Online Safety Website for Web 2.0
Microsoft has been very active in providing online safety information for over a decade. The fact that there is no panacea for security issues related to software or Internet threats, and consumers will certainly never be able to buy a silver-bullet solution that will bulletproof their computers against attacks. Their newest effort is our redesigned Consumer Online Safety Education website at microsoft.com/protect.

Microsoft Online Safety Website for Web 2.0 provides us the way to Protect your self, your family, your computer and much more. You can minimize the risk of cyberbullying, help kids use social networking sites more safely, and use parental controls in Microsoft products to help keep your family safer online.

#3
03-09-2009

deveritt
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,528
Re: Microsoft Online Safety Website for Web 2.0
In the latest version that is Online Safety Website for Web 2.0 all of the content has been updated to address “Web 2.0” safety topics, including spoof websites, online donation scams, public Wi-Fi safety, online reputation management, cyberbullying, social networks, and blogging.

The new features included are:-
Resources – including safety brochures and event planning guides.
Community section – featuring online forums and top safety bloggers.
Comics – covering topics such as cyberbullying and privacy.
Videos – safety PSA and other educational materials.

#4
03-09-2009
Fullorton
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 226
Re: Microsoft Online Safety Website for Web 2.0
Online Safety Website for Web 2.0 website is designed to offer users the necessary resources to protect their machines, themselves and their families. Online fraud can be annoying and costly for you and might pose serious risks to your computer. You can help reduce online fraud by learning to recognize scams and taking steps to avoid them.

Identity theft has been around for a while, but the cost to consumers has risen since criminals have gone online. Criminals who want to gain access to your online accounts use phishing, hoaxes, or other scams to obtain personal information such as your name, social security number, account name, or password.