Tag: essentials

Microsoft tool mistakes Chrome for malware 
By Nicole Kobie | Oct 4, 2011 | Comment Now 
Security Essentials update sees 'incorrect detection'.
 
Microsoft sneaks out Security Essentials 2.0 
By Barry Collins | Dec 21, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Includes revamped anti-virus engine and firewall integration.
 
Microsoft partners protest free antivirus distribution 
By Liam Tung | Nov 10, 2010 | 13 Comments 
Security vendors raise competition alarm.
 
Analysis: VMware's Robin Hood tax on monster servers 
By Brett Winterford | Mar 31, 2010 | Comment Now 
Intel and AMD's beefy new servers have big licensing ramifications.
 
Brand power can fix rogue AV issue: Microsoft 
By Munir Kotadia | Oct 22, 2009 | 1 Comment 
Fake AV the 'greatest threat to Australian users'.
 
Symantec: Microsoft is putting customers at risk 
By Munir Kotadia | Sep 30, 2009 | 3 Comments 
AVG and Avast "better" than Microsoft Security Essentials.
 
Microsoft aims to stem malware tide with Security Essentials 
By Daniel Robinson | Sep 30, 2009 | 4 Comments 
Rivals claim free software lacks adequate protection.
 
Microsoft to release free antivirus software tomorrow 
By Iain Thomson | Sep 29, 2009 | 1 Comment 
Not targeting Symantec and McAfee.
 
Microsoft opens beta of Security Essentials 
By Daniel Robinson | Jun 25, 2009 | Comment Now 
Free software due for release later this year.
 
Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering 
By Daniel Robinson | Jun 20, 2009 | Comment Now 
Security Essentials to replace cancelled OneCare security suite.
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