Looking to satisfy both notions that most computer users have that Microsoft should take responsibility for the lack of security in the Windows operating system as well as the complaints from technology professionals and writers that Microsoft has yet to really emphasize or put a true focus on security, Microsoft has made the announcement that it will be shipping a true antimalware product that’s fully rounded to detect and protect against viruses and spyware and trojan horses in 2006 and will be in beta by the end of the year.
The product is apparently targeted at corporate environments, but I doubt that Microsoft will keep it from the public that’s very much aching for a comprehensive suite that’s built into Windows like this product reportedly will, when it’s released. Check out the news:
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