Microsoft is getting ready to unveil a long-anticipated free anti-virus service for personal computers that will compete with products sold by Symantec and McAfee.
A Microsoft spokesman said on Wednesday that the world’s biggest software maker is testing an early version of the product with its own employees. Microsoft would “soon” make a trial version, or [...]
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Microsoft prepares to launch free anti-virus service
June 15th, 2009
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Who gains from Microsoft’s free Morro antivirus?
February 22nd, 2009
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Commentary–Microsoft is to replace its paid-for antivirus product with a free one, citing an altruistic desire to spread protection around the world. But many are less convinced about the company’s true motives, says internet-security expert Mary Landesman of ScanSafe.
Microsoft recently announced it was doing away with its subscription-based consumer security suite, Windows Live OneCare. [...]
Microsoft Announces Plans for No-Cost Consumer Security Offering
November 22nd, 2008
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New anti-malware solution will broaden PC protection and help improve Windows experience.
To address the growing need for a PC security solution tailored to the demands of emerging markets, smaller PC form factors and rapid increases in the incidence of malware, Microsoft Corp. plans to offer a new consumer security offering focused on core anti-malware protection.
Code-named [...]
