Arts+Labs is out to save our digital skies from “net pollution,” including spam, viruses, malware, hackers, and—oh, yes—illegal file trafficking. AT&T, NBC, Viacom, Microsoft, and Cisco are backing the new group. Read More…
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This post was written by Ted on January 8, 2009
-->WASHINGTON: Microsoft has announced plans to offer free anti-virus software to PC users starting next year. The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said the software, code-named “Morro,” will “provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans.”
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This post was written by Ted on January 8, 2009
-->Microsoft plans to stop accepting paid subscriptions to Windows Live OneCare in mid-2009. The security software is slated to be replaced by a free offering code-named Morro, which will focus on providing consumer PCs with core protection from viruses, spyware, rootkits, trojans and other forms of malware.
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This post was written by Ted on January 3, 2009
-->The company’s top malware expert has criticized standalone antivirus applications for creating a false sense of security, but says Trend Micro still sells them due to customer demand.
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This post was written by Ted on January 3, 2009
-->Microsoft’s new Windows antivirus package will furnish XP, Vista and 7 users free protection from viruses, spyware and other malware, starting in the second half of 2009. While it’ll replace Microsoft’s current paid service, we don’t suggest throwing away any third-party solutions just yet.
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This post was written by Ted on January 2, 2009
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