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Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market

October 24, 2006 Windows Defender is a direct challenge to products from security vendors and notches up Microsoft's competitive push. TAGS: anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft says sorry for AntiSpyware error

February 24, 2005 A Dutch Web site has accepted an apology from Microsoft after it was blacklisted by the software giant's anti-spyware tool. TAGS: apology, anti-spyware, representative, Microsoft Corp., MSN, Microsoft Windows

Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender'

November 7, 2005 Microsoft changes name of spyware protection and adds defense against rootkits and keystroke loggers. TAGS: rootkit, anti-spyware, spokesperson, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Images: Microsoft's search for spyware

January 6, 2005 Microsoft's beta version of its Windows AntiSpyware application is available for download. TAGS: anti-spyware, search, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta

January 6, 2005 Company unveils first version of a spyware-killing application based on technology from recently acquired Giant Software. Images: Microsoft's anti-spyware beta TAGS: anti-spyware, spyware, beta, acquisition, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft denies its antispyware favors Claria

July 11, 2005 Claria gets downgrade in threat level on Microsoft AntiSpyware beta, as software giant reportedly mulls buying the adware maker. TAGS: Claria Corp., anti-spyware, Redmond, researcher, Microsoft Corp., adware, security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft seeks testers for antivirus service

June 21, 2005 Software giant begins soliciting testers for OneCare Live, the company's subscription antivirus and anti-spyware service. TAGS: tester, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., antivirus

Gates: Microsoft to offer anti-spyware

October 2, 2004 Company Chairman Bill Gates says "this malware thing is so bad" the software giant plans to offer its own tools. TAGS: Bill Gates, malware, anti-spyware, chairman, adware, password, Microsoft Corp., virus

Microsoft tweaks Windows anti-spyware beta

April 18, 2006 Changes to Windows Defender Beta 2 should help detect new threats better, Microsoft says. TAGS: anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Anti-spyware added to beta of Microsoft's OneCare

March 9, 2006 Preview version of Microsoft's security software is updated with anti-spyware technology, a slight name change and bug fixes. TAGS: beta, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., security, spyware, Microsoft Windows, PC

Trojan attacks Microsoft's anti-spyware

February 9, 2005 Windows AntiSpyware is threatened by a Trojan horse that also tries to steal online banking details, a security company warns. TAGS: anti-spyware, Sophos Plc., trojan horse, online banking, attack, Microsoft Corp., spyware, virus, security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware

February 13, 2006 Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords. TAGS: Symantec Corp., malicious software, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, password, security

Microsoft probes anti-spyware Trojan

February 10, 2005 Microsoft is offering support to people hit by the Trojan horse that targets its Windows AntiSpyware application. TAGS: trojan horse, Sophos Plc., anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., virus, PC, Microsoft Windows

Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge

February 15, 2005 Bill Gates says Microsoft won't charge customers for its spyware and pop-up killer. TAGS: Bill Gates, anti-spyware, RSA Security Inc., threat, spyware, San Francisco, Microsoft Corp., conference, security, PC, Microsoft Windows

Study: Anti-spyware market to boom in 2005

February 11, 2005 As many as 65 percent of businesses are ready to write checks for anti-spyware products. TAGS: Forrester Research Inc., respondent, anti-spyware, McAfee Inc., survey, spyware, Microsoft Corp.

Webroot expands beyond spyware niche

October 12, 2006 Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista. TAGS: Webroot Software Inc., anti-spyware, Sophos Plc., threat, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Microsoft seeks protection from spyware firms

May 24, 2005 As Congress mulls spyware bills, Microsoft seeks immunization from "frivolous" suits for companies that fight such software. House approves spyware bill--again TAGS: Claria Corp., spyware, bill, anti-spyware, spyware removal, Microsoft Corp.

Symantec to roll out Veritas integration plans

February 7, 2005 The future of the combined company will become clearer next week. This week is for mocking Microsoft. TAGS: VERITAS Software Corp., Symantec Corp., anti-spyware, computer company, conference, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

Giant step for Microsoft spyware killer

January 5, 2005 Software maker's first antispyware application is nearly ready for action. It could be released this week. TAGS: beta version, anti-spyware, spyware, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'

November 13, 2007 In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network. TAGS: hack, demonstration, wireless network, IP address, service pack, exec, IP, small business, anti-spyware, patch management, minute, malware, password, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP
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