You may have noticed that little pop-up this morning letting you know that your computer may be at risk, but that updates were available, just one click away, if you are running a Microsoft Windows computer.

The update Microsoft released was no small one, it included 13 updates that fixed 33 vulnerabilities affecting Windows XP, Vista and even the soon-to-be released Windows 7.

If you didn't get the pop-up on your computer, you can go to the Windows Update website here.

Recently Microsoft released their “Security Essentials” software pack. The software includes an all-in-one security solution for your Windows based PC, “Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software”.

The best part about this latest Microsoft offering is that its free! You need to make sure that your computer passes the Microsoft Genuine Advantage, but if it does, then just like your Windows Updates, you will be allowed to download the “Security Essentials”.

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that police in Queensland, are driving around the Australian state in search of homes with unsecured wireless networks. The reason for this large undertaking is to alert people to the security risks involved with having an unsecured WiFi network.

Queensland Police say that criminals are using the open wireless connections to piggy back on to home networks and commit crimes, including identity theft, all without the home owner even realizing they are susceptible to the problem.