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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

SurfControl buys anti-spyware tools

March 3, 2005 The security company has paid $6.8 million for application security company Apreo's anti-spyware technology. TAGS: SurfControl plc, Apreo, application security, security company, anti-spyware, London, security

Security consortium creates guidelines

January 31, 2006 Group says new standardized methods are needed to help consumers decide effectiveness of security products. TAGS: guideline, consortium, anti-spyware, security company, security, spyware

Check Point to offer corporate anti-spyware

November 7, 2005 Another security software company unveils anti-spyware applications for businesses. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., anti-spyware, McAfee Inc., spyware, adware, Symantec Corp., antivirus, security

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

Webroot shuffles execs

January 10, 2007 Security firm appoints former McAfee exec as CEO; ex-Symantec marketing chief becomes VP of corporate marketing. TAGS: Webroot Software Inc., exec, McAfee Inc., anti-spyware, CEO, security

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

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

Security firms on police spyware, in their own words

July 17, 2007 Will companies that make antispyware software detect key loggers implanted by federal agents? We survey 13 companies and include their answers verbatim. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., security company, police, policy, Grisoft, regulation, survey, spyware, AVG, compliance, security, law, agency, keylogger, U.S., Europe

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, Sony Corp., CD, software company, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, PC

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., anti-spyware, malicious software, Microsoft Corp., spyware, security, password, Microsoft Windows

Group pitches anti-spyware guidelines

October 27, 2005 Anti-Spyware Coalition gives final definition of spyware, as it works toward industry standards. TAGS: guideline, anti-spyware, definition, spyware, adware, software company, document, security, e-mail

EarthLink nabs Aluria's anti-spyware

August 22, 2005 The ISP will buy Aluria's assets and integrate the technology into its upcoming security software bundle. TAGS: Aluria Software, EarthLink Inc., asset, anti-spyware, representative, Internet Service Provider, phishing, spyware, security, firewall

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

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, minute, patch management, malware, Service Pack 2, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., password

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
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