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McAfee sends 'Falcon' after Symantec, Microsoft
May 30, 2006
Consumer security software due out this summer is pitted against Microsoft's OneCare and Symantec's upcoming 'Genesis.'
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McAfee's 'Falcon' to come in four flavors
June 7, 2006
Due out this summer, the consumer security software will rival Microsoft's recently launched Windows Live OneCare and Symantec's products.
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Beta out for next-generation McAfee tools
June 16, 2006
'Falcon'-based consumer security products promise integrated protection to rival lineups from Symantec and Microsoft.
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Security rivals shut out of Microsoft meeting
October 19, 2006
An online meeting to discuss Windows Vista changes crashed shortly after it started, leaving Symantec and McAfee in the dark.
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Symantec: Microsoft won't give us key Vista tech
September 27, 2006
Security rival says Microsoft is withholding spyware APIs for Windows update, but software giant denies it.
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McAfee sets Falcon free
August 1, 2006
Updated security products based on Falcon technology are designed to rival Symantec and Microsoft software.
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Symantec challenge to OneCare faces delay
May 31, 2006
Symantec's next-generation security software, now offically named Norton 360, faces a possible delivery delay.
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Security vendors have reason to fear Microsoft
June 28, 2006
Security specialist Jon Oltsik says the consumer security market is about to permanently change.
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Security firms batten hatches
June 5, 2006
From Symantec to Check Point, everyone's jockeying to contend with the arrival of Microsoft OneCare.
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Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006
Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it.
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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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Symantec unleashes Norton 360
February 26, 2007
New flagship consumer product is the company's latest salvo in the fight for consumer security dollars.Read the review of Norton 360
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Microsoft security service to ship in June
February 7, 2006
At $49.95 a year to defend PCs against Internet threats, it puts pricing pressure on rival offerings.
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Microsoft's antivirus package makes a splash
August 12, 2006
Aided by low introductory pricing, Windows Live OneCare lands No. 2 sales spot at U.S. stores in its debut month.
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Microsoft shakes up security fray
June 7, 2006
Debut of company's OneCare product has started a new security software race where consumers are likely to be winners. Chart: Comparing PC care packages
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Beware the Microsoft 'monoculture'
May 18, 2006
Symantec CEO John Thompson discusses Microsoft's entry into the security space, the Veritas merger and Symantec's future.
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More security bang for fewer bucks
August 29, 2006
After Microsoft's entry into the market, consumer security software has become cheaper and more comprehensive.
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Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch
March 25, 2006
Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks.
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Microsoft sets Vista meeting with security firms
October 19, 2006
Powwow to discuss how to let security companies use core components of some versions of the Windows OS.
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Security tools ready for Vista launch
January 17, 2007
It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats.
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