This new Managed Security Service controls Web access, offers protection against spyware, adware, viruses and phishing. It enables businesses to effectively manage Internet content and allows IP and MPLS-based networks to operate more efficiently. OVERLAND PARK, Kan. Oct. 30, 2008 As businesses look to deploy advanced technologies on their MPLS networks, Internet threats can clutter network ...

Microsoft's new Windows antivirus package will furnish XP, Vista and 7 users free protection from viruses, spyware and other malware, starting in the second half of 2009. While it'll replace Microsoft's current paid service, we don't suggest throwing away any third-party solutions just yet.

Microsoft plans to stop accepting paid subscriptions to Windows Live OneCare in mid-2009. The security software is slated to be replaced by a free offering code-named Morro, which will focus on providing consumer PCs with core protection from viruses, spyware, rootkits, trojans and other forms of malware.

But protection won't be built into upcoming Windows 7

WASHINGTON: Microsoft has announced plans to offer free anti-virus software to PC users starting next year. The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said the software, code-named "Morro," will "provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans."

Microsoft is to replace Windows Live OneCare with a free security service from the second half of 2009. The company said that the replacement, codenamed Morro, will provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojans.

Microsoft is to offer a free new security solution, called "Morro", which will provide protection from a variety of threats including viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojans.

‘Morro’ to protect Windows users from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans

In a move that looks tailor-made for an antitrust suit, Microsoft says it’s going to give away a consumer security kit that it’s building code named Morro. It should be available in the second half of next year – probably more like mid-year. The freebie widgetry is supposed to defend even smaller PC form factors against malware like viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojans and means that Microsoft ...

The new, free consumer security software is focused on core anti-malware protection.