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. [...]
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Who gains from Microsoft’s free Morro antivirus?
February 22nd, 2009
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Free Anti-Virus/Malware/Spyware Solution from Microsoft
November 22nd, 2008
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Free “Morro” Anti-Virus/Malware/Spyware Solution from Microsoft and Discontinue of Windows Live OneCare
Still busy looking for free anti-virus, anti-malware or anti-spyware security protection product? Most Windows users do not have such a worry by second half of 2009, as Microsoft has announced plan to offer a no-cost consumer security offering to “address the growing need for [...]
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 [...]
