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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, Microsoft Corp., security, 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

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., online banking, trojan horse, attack, Microsoft Corp., spyware, virus, security, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: security software company, RSA Security Inc., anti-spyware, Gartner Inc., McAfee Inc., security, security company, Microsoft Corp., software company, conference, spyware

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. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, copy protection, security tool, anti-spyware, software company, Sony Corp., CD, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, PC

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., Sophos Plc., anti-spyware, threat, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

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., spyware, security, Microsoft Windows, PC

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 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, security, password, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Data Access Components, bulletin, security tool, Microsoft Visual Studio, security, patch management, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, Microsoft Office, 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, exec, IP address, service pack, anti-spyware, small business, patch management, minute, malware, password, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, antivirus

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. TAGS: enterprise security, anti-spyware, Trend Micro Inc., pricing, Microsoft Corp., Symantec Corp., security, McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, spyware, Microsoft Windows, PC

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

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... TAGS: eEye Digital Security, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., keylogger, survey, police, keylogging, agent, anti-spyware, security company, McAfee Inc., spyware, security, Symantec Corp., IBM Corp., antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Redmond, security, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, antivirus, firewall, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., anti-spyware, security, Apple Computer, firewall, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: John Thompson, RSA Security Inc., enterprise security, Symantec Corp., anti-spyware, security company, security, small business, conference, San Francisco, CEO, Microsoft Corp., spyware, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows

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 TAGS: malicious software, margin, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, PC
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