Microsoft To Launch Security Software

9 Feb, 2006 at 8:53am ET Article published in Tech

In an effort to protect Windows PCs from hackers, viruses, spyware and other net threats, Microsoft is launching its own brand of home security software called “OneCare Live”.

Microsoft will unveil the OneCare Live service in June in the US. The move will put Microsoft in direct competition with Symantec and McAfee.

Users will be able to get hold of OneCare Live in shops or via the web. It will roll together a firewall as well as anti-virus and anti-spyware programs plus backup and computer maintenance tools.

The package of programs will cost $49 for a year’s subscription. Prices and launch dates for the rest of the world have not yet been announced. Up to three computers can be protected with the software.

There is a Beta version available here

Source: BBC

Comments

9 Feb 2006 ~ 12:08pm QCH This ticks me off.... you have a Operating System that has holes then sell software that patches some of them.

Spyware shouldn't be an issue if MS would fix bugs and limit how user environment is built. It's like selling a car without a searing wheel then turn around and sell that seperate for $500.
10 Feb 2006 ~ 10:26am drasnor I love Linux . The most spyware I have to worry about is tracking cookies and those aren't hard to get rid of.

-drasnor
10 Feb 2006 ~ 4:30pm jradmin Microsoft selling security products is like the blind leading the blind. A true oxymoron.