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Microsoft Not First with Free Anti-virus Protection
Those who missed out on downloading Microsoft’s free anti-virus beta package June 23 don’t have to wait for the general release later in 2009. Several security software vendors offer—and have for years—free anti-virus applications, using them as a gateway for users and partners. Microsoft is receiving mixed reviews of its Microsoft Security Essentials, billed as…
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Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Antivirus App
If you weren’t among the throng yesterday to download the beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus application, you are officially out of luck today. Microsoft has already discontinued access to the free antivirus app. In a statement on MSE site, Microsoft states: "Thank you for your interest in joining the Microsoft Security Essentials Beta.…
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Endpoint Security Now a Symantec’s Managed Service Offering
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Microsoft Anti-Virus App Not Exactly a Service
At noon on June 23, Microsoft flipped the switch and started distributing the beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials—a free anti-virus application that succeeds Microsoft Windows Defender and OneCare service. Geared mostly toward consumers and home users, the application promises real-time protection against worms, viruses and other common pieces of malware. Microsoft Security Essentials—code-named Morro—is…
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TJX Settle Security Breach Claims with 39 States
If you ever want to demonstrate the monetary cost of a security breach, look no further than the poster boy of identify thefts: TJX Companies. The incident, to date, has cost the clothing and homegoods retailer more than $320 million. The parent company of clothing retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls today settled pending litigation with…
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Arrow to Aim for Multivendor Deal Registration Portal
Distributor Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions business unit is looking to create the holy grail of deal registration—a multivendor deal registration portal that allows reseller channel partners to register deals in just one place, yet reap the points from multiple vendors. For IT vendors the portal could potentially increase the number of deals that actually get…
