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AOL offers free antivirus software
August 7, 2006
Active Virus Shield software is likely to become the highest-profile alternative to for-pay security software.
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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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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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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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Is Microsoft reacting to Firefox's popularity?
February 15, 2005
Reversing a longstanding Microsoft policy, the company will ship an update to its Internet Explorer browser separately from the next version of Windows. The move acknowledges that the browser has b...
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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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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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Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers
February 9, 2005
As the Firefox browser grows in popularity, some security experts believe it will attract its own type of spyware.
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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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Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer
May 24, 2005
A Redmond security guru also says spyware could be responsible for up to one-third of all Windows crashes.
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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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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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This week in security
February 18, 2005
Bill Gates acknowledges IE has become security risk, as he announces browser update will ship separately from next major version of Windows.
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Zombie tool makes use of Windows, antivirus flaws
November 30, 2006
Bot software that turns PCs into zombies spreads via holes in Symantec and Microsoft products.
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Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs
October 24, 2006
Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software.
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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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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft to provide security strategy update
October 5, 2005
CEO Steve Ballmer and security chief Mike Nash are expected to detail Microsoft's security strategy and product plans Thursday.
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IE7 being developed to resist spyware
June 14, 2005
Next version of Microsoft's browser is being built to derail hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software.
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Microsoft offers businesses a security test drive
November 14, 2006
Forefront Client Security will go up against established security products from companies such as Cisco Systems, Symantec and McAfee.
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Sybari Software Inc.
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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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