Current AntiVirus-Software News and Article Results

Microsoft drops OneCare antivirus product - Computerworld Australia
Two years after trying to build a consumer antivirus business, Microsoft has decide to throw in the towel. The software vendor said Tuesday that it will discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live OneCare product at the end of June next year, and ...

Free 'Morro' Antivirus To Replace Microsoft OneCare - VisualStudio Magazine
Redmond is rolling out a free antivirus software program for consumers that will compete with products made by Symantec and McAfee. Code-named "Morro," the AV app is expected to be available by the end 2009. Microsoft, which unveiled Morro on Tuesday ...

Microsoft kills OneCare; plans free antivirus - PC Advisor
Microsoft has officially announced plans to exit the paid-for antivirus software market, killing off the Windows Live OneCare product it launched just two years ago. Windows Live OneCare will no longer be available from June 2009, at which time ...

IT Microsoft Announces Free Antivirus Software for H2 2009 - DailyTech
Microsoft looks to take the fight to malware makers with its own free product Microsoft has long annoyed security software makers over the last decade as it has rolled out free products which often offer a competitive alternative to competitor's ...

Microsoft changes antivirus software strategy - Freshnews
Microsoft is changing its strategy regarding antivirus software. The company said in a statement that its new offering, code-named Morro will will protect against viruses, spyware, rootkits, and Trojans. Morro, which will be available for download ...

Microsoft announces free Morro antivirus software - Techradar.com
Microsoft is getting serious about global security, offering a free anti-malware package code-named Morro that has been specially designed for low cost PCs in developing nations. The software will be available in the second half of 2009 and will ...

Researcher: Android may not need antivirus software - Computerworld
Recommended With the mobility of employees and the ease with which external devices can be brought in and out of a network, continuing to build your security plan for network servers and clients is a must. Fortunately, there is much that ...

Microsoft ditches OneCare for free antivirus - Silicon.com
Microsoft on Tuesday said it is changing its strategy for offering PC antivirus software, with plans to discontinue its subscription-based consumer security suite and instead offer individuals free software to protect their PCs. Code-named Morro, the ...

Antivirus 2009: How to Remove Fake AV Software - PC World
A new threat that comes under the guise of a genuine antivirus program has become increasingly prevalent over the past year. Offering to locate and remove malware from your PC, this rogue will actually install a Trojan on your unsuspecting system ...

Microsoft moves to take back antivirus market - TG Daily
Analyst Opinion - Microsoft just announced it will be discontinuing OneCare and roll out out a free antivirus product soon. I believe the company made a huge mistake by not owning all aspects of primary security for Windows from the start. I applaud ...