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***A Message from John Canfield – Protecting your PC ***

19 December, 2008 | 14:36

John Canfield
Hello everyone...Protecting your computers against exploits and viruses is one of the most important online security measures you can take.

    Yesterday, Microsoft released a critical patch for a recent Internet Explorer vulnerability. This vulnerability opens a new way for unsafe web pages to insert malware onto your computer. Once a computer is infected with malware, it could steal your usernames and passwords, or alter your browsing experience in dangerous ways.

      The best way to keep safe from vulnerabilities is to keep your system up-to-date with the latest security patches. Microsoft provides an automatic update feature for Windows that we recommend you enable. You can also run a one-time scan to ensure you have the latest security patches by going to the Microsoft Update page.

        In addition to activating auto-update on Windows and other systems, we recommend:

      • Having a recent version of anti-virus, firewall, and anti-spyware software with up-to-date signatures.
      • Heeding all security warnings – never run un-trusted software or click on unexpected attachments.

        Taking these precautions can help insure you have a safe browsing experience throughout the web. For more security information, tutorials, and free tools, please visit the eBay Security Center.

        Sincerely,

        John Canfield
        Senior Director, Fraud Prevention Policy

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