Microsoft Describes Spyware Categories And Responses

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Microsoft, Yahoo Issue Responses to
Gmail Challenge

Microsoft, Yahoo Issue Responses to
Gmail Challenge 06/21/2004 10:39 AM
Responding to the impending public release of Google's Gmail service, which is offering users a full gigabyte (1 GB) of email storage space, Microsoft's MSN Hotmail and Yahoo's Mail service are both dramatically increasing their storage allotments. Yahoo's updated service debuted late last week, but Microsoft's planned update should be available soon. Yahoo Mail can't quite match Gmail's 1 GB offering, but the service has made a dramatic jump from the previous 4 MB limitation to 100 MB, which Yahoo executives say should be enough for most users. "What we are trying to do is take storage off the table as an issue," said Yahoo vice president Brad Garlinghouse, noting that Yahoo previously charged users $60 a year for 100 MB of storage. Yahoo also raised the email attachment size limit from 3 MB to 10 MB, and the company now offers only one paid upgrade package: For $20 a year, users can upgrade to a whopping 2 GB of storage space. Users who pay for Yahoo Mail will also see no graphical ads, the company says.

Microsoft and Spyware

Microsoft and Spyware 08/13/2004 12:30 PM
My older, wiser brother Steve points out: "Although Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides fixes for many of Internet Explorer's persistent security flaws, it does little or nothing about spyware, where "free" software adds code to your system that can capture keystrokes, monitor e-mail and IM traffic, and send the resulting data back to the invader's home base without your knowledge."

Check for spyware first, says Microsoft

Check for spyware first, says Microsoft 09/03/2004 11:23 PM
thestar.com.my Sep 4 2004 3:17AM GMT

Microsoft to Battle Spyware

Microsoft to Battle Spyware 05/13/2004 04:57 AM
Microsoft says the upcoming release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 will make it much harder to sneak deceptive software onto users' computers. Is it game over for spyware authors? By Amit Asaravala.

Microsoft Takes On Spyware with Beta

Microsoft Takes On Spyware with Beta 01/06/2005 11:27 AM
As expected, Microsoft has released a new beta of recently acquired GIANT Software's anti-spyware software to the public via its Web site. The company also announced that it expects to release a beta version of a new antivirus tool next Tuesday, which is based on technology acquired from GeCAD in 2003.

Microsoft sets sights on spyware

Microsoft sets sights on spyware 12/19/2004 02:53 PM
Windows users could soon be paying for Microsoft software that keeps their machine free of spyware.

Microsoft to debut first anti-spyware
app

Microsoft to debut first anti-spyware
app 01/05/2005 08:15 AM

Microsoft reveals its spyware plans

Microsoft reveals its spyware plans 03/19/2005 03:23 AM

Does Microsoft Alone Own the Giant
Spyware Code?

Does Microsoft Alone Own the Giant
Spyware Code? 12/19/2004 03:01 PM
There's a (not-so) silent partner that says it co-owns the anti-spyware code and definition updates that Microsoft purchased this week. Sunbelt Software Distribution had cemented a deal with Giant Corporation Software before Microsoft bought the company.

Microsoft: Spyware Could Bungle Update

Microsoft: Spyware Could Bungle Update 09/02/2004 05:24 PM
Forbes Sep 2 2004 9:29PM GMT

Microsoft update and spyware conflict

Microsoft update and spyware conflict 09/06/2004 03:34 AM
iafrica.com Sep 6 2004 7:34AM GMT

Microsoft Launches Into Anti-Spyware

Microsoft Launches Into Anti-Spyware 01/07/2005 12:15 AM
Digital Connect News Jan 7 2005 3:42AM GMT

Microsoft: scan for spyware before
downloading SP2

Microsoft: scan for spyware before
downloading SP2 09/05/2004 09:38 AM

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Installed spyware can lead to computer freezes Network World staff, Network World Microsoft last week warned Windows XP users to scour their systems for spyware before downloading Service Pack 2. An Associated Press report quoted Microsoft executives saying some spyware could cause computers to freeze upon installation. Spyware, which typically attaches to downloaded software such as file-sharing programs, tracks behavior, triggers popup ads and can otherwise cause computer problems. Programs such as Ad-Aware and SpySweeper…

Spyware interferes with Microsoft patch

Spyware interferes with Microsoft patch 09/06/2004 10:42 AM
CNN Sep 6 2004 2:33PM GMT

describes

describes 09/01/2004 02:06 AM
reporting

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Microsoft rolls out free anti-spyware

Microsoft rolls out free anti-spyware 01/07/2005 02:02 AM
iafrica.com Jan 7 2005 6:31AM GMT

Microsoft To Unveil Anti-Spyware Beta

Microsoft To Unveil Anti-Spyware Beta 01/05/2005 02:03 PM
Enterprise Windows I.T. Jan 5 2005 5:08PM GMT

Microsoft has released some anti-spyware
software

Microsoft has released some anti-spyware
software 01/06/2005 07:50 PM
Microsoft Security Spy Center .. get it here

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Microsoft Releases Anti-Spyware
Application

Microsoft Releases Anti-Spyware
Application 01/07/2005 02:02 AM
Search Engine Journal Jan 7 2005 6:22AM GMT

Microsoft to release anti-spyware beta

Microsoft to release anti-spyware beta 01/05/2005 01:12 AM
PC Authority Jan 5 2005 4:51AM GMT

Sneak Peek At Microsoft Anti-Spyware

Sneak Peek At Microsoft Anti-Spyware 01/03/2005 09:59 PM

Giant step for Microsoft spyware killer

Giant step for Microsoft spyware killer 01/05/2005 11:15 AM
Software maker's first antispyware application is nearly ready for action. It could be released this week.

Microsoft anti-spyware tools will be
free -- for now

Microsoft anti-spyware tools will be
free -- for now 12/19/2004 03:03 PM
SiliconValley.com Dec 16 2004 11:27PM GMT

Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta

Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta 01/06/2005 11:12 AM
The company unveils the first version of a spyware-killing application based on technology from recently acquired Giant Software.
Images: Microsoft's anti-spyware beta

Spammers disguise spyware as Microsoft
upgrade

Spammers disguise spyware as Microsoft
upgrade 04/08/2005 10:52 PM
Silicon Republic Apr 9 2005 3:16AM GMT

Check for spyware before installing SP2
warns Microsoft

Check for spyware before installing SP2
warns Microsoft 09/06/2004 05:04 AM
PC Pro Sep 6 2004 9:28AM GMT

Microsoft Warns Users About Spyware
Impact

Microsoft Warns Users About Spyware
Impact 09/04/2004 10:35 AM

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Internet Week reports that while Microsoft is working to “protect” users from viruses and spyware, there is little it can do for those that are already affected. It is great to see Microsoft take an active stance regarding spyware and virus removal, but how about spending some those billions on the mainstream media so that the non-techies have a chance to learn that Service Pack 2 even exists. Most people I deal with don’t even…

Microsoft (At Last) to Enter
Anti-Spyware Market

Microsoft (At Last) to Enter
Anti-Spyware Market 12/17/2004 06:29 PM
On Thursday, Microsoft revealed its plan to purchase relatively unknown anti-spyware vendor Giant Company Software, based in New York City, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta Due 6th
January

Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta Due 6th
January 01/03/2005 05:47 PM
Our friends over at NeoWin have posted some exclusive screenshots of Microsoft's upcoming Anti-Spyware software. Check it out!

Microsoft releases anti-spyware tool

Microsoft releases anti-spyware tool 02/01/2005 09:47 PM

Microsoft has released an application to help users resist viruses and spyware.

Microsoft security update affected by
spyware

Microsoft security update affected by
spyware 09/03/2004 02:29 AM
Buenos Aires Herald Sep 3 2004 6:37AM GMT

Next-gen viruses need next-gen responses

Next-gen viruses need next-gen responses 03/25/2005 04:55 PM

"readers' responses"

"readers' responses" 03/23/2005 10:08 AM

As the Times describes it

As the Times describes it 02/17/2004 01:18 AM
The Yankees had to add .. The Yankees sign A-Rod .. New York Times

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Reactions and responses

Reactions and responses 09/10/2004 02:36 PM
Terrorist Attacks .. Simon World

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Creative's name describes CEO

Creative's name describes CEO 06/29/2004 12:37 AM
USA Today Jun 29 2004 4:24AM GMT

Microsoft estimates spyware is
responsible for half of all PC crashes

Microsoft estimates spyware is
responsible for half of all PC crashes 04/30/2004 09:10 AM
It's the newest computer security problem to attract the attention of Congress: spyware, or software designed to collect computer users' personal data without their knowledge. Secretly piggybacking on downloaded Internet software, spyware transmits information about computer usage and generates pop-up advertisements and other annoyances. It often is difficult to uninstall.

Exclusive: Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta
Due 6th January

Exclusive: Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta
Due 6th January 01/03/2005 12:44 PM
Microsoft have just finished distributing an internal Beta 1 escrow build to internal beta testers. "Atlanta" is the code-name for Microsoft's rehashed GIANT Software Anti-Spyware. In a memo internally, the company looks clear to distribute the software this coming Thursday calling it "new, it's fresh, and it's all good".

Encouraging employees to install the Beta is one of the many ways tests Beta products internally. It's not clear whether the release this Thursday will be a public beta or a private external beta.

Check out our exclusive screenshots below.

Screenshot: Install | Setup
Screenshot: Main Screen | Scan Settings
Screenshot: Realtime Protection | Advanced Settings | Main Settings
Screenshot: Auto-Update Popup
Screenshot: System Summary

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Microsoft buys anti-spyware technology
firm

Microsoft buys anti-spyware technology
firm 12/19/2004 03:03 PM
ZDNet Dec 16 2004 5:23PM GMT
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