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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.
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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.
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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.
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Long fuse for Microsoft's security challenge
February 16, 2005
As security firms brush off Microsoft's anti-spyware plans, analysts point out that over time, it could become a bigger threat.
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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
November 13, 2005
Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played.
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Webroot expands beyond spyware niche
October 12, 2006
Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft to deliver patches by the dozen
February 8, 2007
Slew of Patch Tuesday security updates will include "critical" fixes for Windows, Office and Microsoft's security tools.
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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.
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FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client Protection
October 6, 2005
Product marks company's entry into market for desktop security products for businesses, but not much is known about it yet.
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Gartner takes Microsoft to task
February 18, 2005
Software giant should focus on securing Windows, not on entering anti-spyware and antivirus market, an analyst says.
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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.
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Will security firms detect police spyware?
July 17, 2007
A recent court case dealing with key loggers installed by the feds invites the question: will security companies put the interests of their customers first?Security firms on police spyware, in thei...
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Security from A to Z: Microsoft
November 27, 2006
The software giant has created a hole that many software companies are gladly stepping in to fill.
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Strong stances on security
May 9, 2006
Symantec gets set for an "inevitable" battle with Microsoft, and a hacker gets nearly 5 years in prison.
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Microsoft targets Apache Web server
June 7, 2005
With Longhorn Server, giant will look to grab share from the popular open-source Apache Web server.
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Symantec: Who's afraid of Microsoft?
February 16, 2005
CEO John Thompson says the company will rely on the strength of its products to fend off Microsoft's entry into the security fray. Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006
Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware
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