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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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RSA Security Inc.
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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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Microsoft seeks protection from spyware firms
May 24, 2005
As Congress mulls spyware bills, Microsoft seeks immunization from "frivolous" suits for companies that fight such software. House approves spyware bill--again
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Claria Corp.
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Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender'
November 7, 2005
Microsoft changes name of spyware protection and adds defense against rootkits and keystroke loggers.
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Images: Microsoft's search for spyware
January 6, 2005
Microsoft's beta version of its Windows AntiSpyware application is available for download.
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Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta
January 6, 2005
Company unveils first version of a spyware-killing application based on technology from recently acquired Giant Software. Images: Microsoft's anti-spyware beta
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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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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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Time Warner Inc.
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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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Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware
March 29, 2005
The research firm is warning companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious-code attacks and spyware.
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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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Microsoft faces second WGA lawsuit
July 5, 2006
Plaintiffs in latest lawsuit say antipiracy Windows Genuine Advantage program acts as "spyware."
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Group delivers definition of spyware
July 12, 2005
Newly formed Anti-Spyware Coalition hopes its work will help consumers keep their PCs clean.
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Ari Schwartz
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Ben Edelman
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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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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Microsoft's OneCare firewall draws fire
February 1, 2006
Default setting allows certain applications to connect to the Internet, opening door to spyware.
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Foundstone
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McAfee Inc.
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Putting Vista in the fast lane
August 8, 2005
With the next version of Windows, Microsoft tackles an age-old problem: how to keep PCs running like new.
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Tenebril debuts free anti-spyware tool
September 13, 2005
SpyCatcher Express goes up against Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware and other free tools that can find and delete pests.
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Microsoft Corp.
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 Internet Explorer 7
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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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Microsoft tweaks Windows anti-spyware beta
April 18, 2006
Changes to Windows Defender Beta 2 should help detect new threats better, Microsoft says.
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