Microsoft to offer free security in 2009 (ITP.net)
‘Morro’ to protect Windows users from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojanssource
Free Microsoft Security Software Due Out Next Week (CIO Today)
Microsoft’s free software to battle malware will be released Tuesday through its Web site, the company has confirmed. Called Microsoft Security Essentials, it consists of the anti-malware components of Windows Live OneCare, for which there has been an annual charge of $49.95. Security Essentials helps protect a PC against viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits and other [...]
Microsoft to offer free anti-virus software (Channel NewsAsia)
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.”source
Microsoft Announces Free Antivirus, Limited Public Beta (OSNews)
“Microsoft today officially announced Microsoft Security Essentials, its free, real-time consumer antimalware solution for fighting viruses, spyware, rootkits, and trojans. Currently being tested by Microsoft employees and a select few testers, MSE is Microsoft’s latest offering intended to help users fight the threats that plague Windows PCs. Microsoft notes that the threat ecosystem has …source
Microsoft Will Replace OneCare with Security Software (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
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.source