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Microsoft Re-Names AntiSpyware
Techtree News Staff, Nov 09, 2005 1231 hrs ISTMicrosoft's "Windows AntiSpyware Program" is reportedly getting a new look and a new name - "Windows Defender".
Microsoft's "Windows AntiSpyware Program" is reportedly getting a new look and a new name - "Windows Defender".
The "Windows AntiSpyware Software", was launched as a beta last year. The product has since undergone a series of changes, and will now be launched under the moniker, "Windows Defender". The new product will be part of Windows Vista, scheduled for an end-2006 release. A Windows XP version - an update to the current beta version of "Windows AntiSpyware", will also be released.
Currently the "Windows AntiSpyware beta" is available as a free download, but it is subject to the terms of the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program.
According to a blog of the Microsoft anti-malware team written by Jason Garms, "Windows Defender is about what Windows will do for customers, defending them from spyware and other unwanted software".
Microsoft claims that the "Windows Defender" engine will move to a system service, with spyware and other malware signatures for rootkits, keystroke loggers, etc. The company claims, that the new release will have radically improved detection mechanisms.
However sources reveal that "Windows Defender" is not as yet ready, and that Vista testers will most likely get the updated tool first. Once the product is officially released, users will get the latest spyware definitions via Windows Update.
The "Windows AntiSpyware Software", was launched as a beta last year. The product has since undergone a series of changes, and will now be launched under the moniker, "Windows Defender". The new product will be part of Windows Vista, scheduled for an end-2006 release. A Windows XP version - an update to the current beta version of "Windows AntiSpyware", will also be released.
Currently the "Windows AntiSpyware beta" is available as a free download, but it is subject to the terms of the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program.
According to a blog of the Microsoft anti-malware team written by Jason Garms, "Windows Defender is about what Windows will do for customers, defending them from spyware and other unwanted software".
Microsoft claims that the "Windows Defender" engine will move to a system service, with spyware and other malware signatures for rootkits, keystroke loggers, etc. The company claims, that the new release will have radically improved detection mechanisms.
However sources reveal that "Windows Defender" is not as yet ready, and that Vista testers will most likely get the updated tool first. Once the product is officially released, users will get the latest spyware definitions via Windows Update.
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