Submit a Story!

Microsoft Wages War Against Fake Security Software

 
In the second month of a campaign against fake security software, Microsoft says it has booted the rogue application "Antivirus 2009" off 400,000 PCs. (link)

Tags:

Related Content
Is Microsoft's Windows 7 just a matter of months away?
hexus.net 12/25/2008 — According to Microsoft, Windows 7 - its next major operating system - is on course to ship to retail approximately three years after the launch of the ill-received Windows Vista.
Google, Apple, Microsoft Sued Over File Preview
pcworld.com 12/26/2008 — A small Indiana company has sued Microsoft, Google, and Apple claiming that their new file preview features violate its...
Microsoft Launches "Vista Answers" Site
technologyexpert.blogspot.com 12/27/2008 — Microsoft, possibly expecting some computers with Windows Vista to be delivered by Santa, has unveiled Microsoft Answers (beta). Don't worry Yahoo! Answers or Mahalo Answers, this is not a general answers site. It's strictly for questions about Windows Vista, at least for now.
First look at Windows 7 beta 1 Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400)
blogs.zdnet.com 12/27/2008 — I have to thank Santa for leaving me a copy of Windows 7 beta 1 in my stocking for Christmas Day. This beta (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400) should be the first and only beta from Microsoft of Windows 7, and I'm pleased to report that it's a good one.  ...
Windows 7 Beta Screenshots
winsupersite.com 12/27/2008 — Over 50 screenshots of the eagerly awaited Windows 7 Beta release for your viewing pleasure...
Redmond Got Some Things Right in 2008PC World Latest Technology News 12/24/2008
Microsoft failed to buy Yahoo or redeem Vista, but the software giant did set its cloud computing plans in motion, deliver on the promises of Windows Server 2008 and generate strong buzz for Windows 7.
Google, Apple, Microsoft suedHome - THE INQUIRER 12/26/2008
Nick Farrell the inquirer Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:39:39 +0000 File preview patent claimed > >
Microsoft's Top Three 2008 MistakesPC World Latest Technology News 12/27/2008
Here are three Microsoft stumbles from the past year that will put more pressure on the company to survive and thrive in 2009.
Google, Microsoft, Apple sued over preview iconsCNET News - Business Tech 12/27/2008
A Michigan-based networking company on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Google, Microsoft, and Apple alleging that all three tech giants violated a patent it owns on the use of document-preview icons--or thumbnails--in operating systems. In ...
Verizon Wins $31 Million Judgment in Cybersquatting CasePC World Latest Technology News 12/27/2008
Verizon has won $31.15 million in damages in a cybersquatting case against OnlineNIC. Microsoft and Yahoo are also pursuing...