Microsoft’s very good security suite “Security Essentials” will now be offered in Windows Updates. This is a great step forward in making this very good and free antivirus available to everyone not just to the geeks how know where to find it.
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Security Essentials In Windows Updates
Posted: November 13, 2010 in SecurityTags: anti-virus, Microsoft, Security, Security Essentials, Software
I’m sure you guys have ran across this or at least heard of it. Malware disguising itself as an anti-malware program and asking for money to fix your computer. Here’s a picture of the most realistic one yet.
Free Malware Protection
Posted: October 11, 2009 in SecurityTags: anti-virus, antivirus, malware, protection
That’s right! Never pay for an anti-virus or spy-ware programs again. Microsoft has a new anti-malware program and they are giving it away. Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spy-ware, and other malicious software. It’s easy to install. It effortless to use and Security Essentials does not [...]
One of the more stupid things I’ve heard said over the years of working in tech support is “Install this free CA Security Suite. It will remove the viruses (viri) that are slowing your Internet down.” WRONG! If you are installing an anti-virus because you are having problems, don’t! A full anti-virus not only will [...]