Microsoft has released a new tool to help with their never-ending battle to defeat mal-ware on Windows PCs. Called Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper or MSSS it is a bootable live CD that is just a basic Windows environment with MS Security Essentials on it.
Posts Tagged ‘malware’
Security Sweeper Beta
Posted: June 6, 2011 in SecurityTags: antivirus, live CD, malware, Microsoft, MSSS, System Sweeper, Windows
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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 [...]
