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Free Consumer Security Offering By Microsoft

Ajay Pathak — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:30:10 +0000

On November 18,2008 Microsoft has announced that, they are planning to offer a new consumer security offering focused on core anti-malware protection. This solution will be offer to consumers at no charge. Code-named “Morro,” this streamlined solution will be available in the second half of 2009 and will provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans. This new solution will be developed in such a way that it will use less computing resources and ideal for low-bandwidth scenarios. Microsoft also announced that it will discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live OneCare subscription service effective June 30, 2009.

“Morro” will take the full advantage of Microsoft’s award winning anti-malware protection technology. Microsoft’s current anti-malware protection technology currently powering most of the companies security products. Microsoft anti-malware technology have received the VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, Checkmark Certification from West Coast Labs and certification from the International Computer Security Association Labs. The new solution will deliver the same core protection against malware as that offered through Microsoft’s enterprise solutions, but will not include many of the additional non-security features found in many consumer security suites.

Amy Barzdukas, senior director of product management for the Online Services and Windows Division at Microsoft, Said

Customers around the world have told us that they need comprehensive, ongoing protection from new and existing threats, and we take that concern seriously. This new, no-cost offering will give us the ability to protect an even greater number of consumers, especially in markets where the growth of new PC purchases is outpaced only by the growth of malware.

Roger Kay, founder and president of Endpoint Technologies Associates, Said

Because uptake of standard anti-malware is low around the world, particularly in developing nations, the availability of basic protection for anyone who wants it is all the more important. By offering such basic protection at no charge to the consumer, Microsoft is promoting a safer environment for PCs, service providers and e-commerce itself, since it is through unprotected PCs that the worst threats are introduced to the system as a whole.

“Morro” will be available as a stand-alone download and offer malware protection for the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Windows Live OneCare will continue to be sold for Windows XP and Windows Vista at retail through June 30, 2009. Direct sales of OneCare will be gradually phased out when “Morro” becomes available. Regardless of their method of purchase.

Source: Microsoft Announces Plans for No-Cost Consumer Security Offering

ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive

Ajay Pathak — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:05:46 +0000

On November 13, 2008 Lenovo announced ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive. These new hard drives help mobile customers to protect their data in an easy to use manner. ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives are available in 160GB and 320 GB versions connected with keyboard to allows hard drive users to enter their password to get access to data. ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive meets the 128-bit advanced encryption security standard that make sure that your sensitive data is secure and real-time encryption means users don’t have to wait for the “lag time” that typically accompanies encrypted drives. The hard drive features full-disk encryption for up to ten unique user ID’s and one administrator, making it an ideal tool for ThinkPad notebook PC users on-the-go or collaborating at work. Additionally, the self-powered hard drive eliminates the hassle of keeping up with power cords, and a convenient built-in USB cable makes transferring data simple and stores in the hard drive’s housing when not in use.

Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive will be available starting in mid-November at $179 for the 160 GB model and $219 for the 320 GB model1. It will be available through Lenovo business partners and Lenovo Website.

Source: Lenovo Introduces Mobile “Vault” with ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive

ThinkFree Now Support Google Account Login

Ajay Pathak — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:34:00 +0000

Now there is no need to create a separate account for accessing ThinkFree online office suite. ThinkFree now supports sign with Google account credentials. All of the ThinkFree office suite services are not free, ThinkFree offers My Office as free online office suite application. ThinkFree also added PDF Viewer to office suite application. This new PDF Viewer allow users to view PDF documents without installing any PDF reader application mainly Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.

Spammers Using Yahoo Groups to Spread Spam Messages

Ajay Pathak — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:17:00 +0000

Spammers are now using Reputation hijacking. Spammers sending requests for joining Yahoo Groups, When users click on the join Yahoo Group link they will be directed to a Yahoo Group page but they also get an ad that is there for serving the malware. If you join this group you will get a gift mail and most importantly your email is a part of yahoo group that is being run by a spammer. So be careful before joining to any yahoo groups that comes in the form of invitation.

Here’s the HTML code they’re using (for fun, see if you can spot the mistake they made).

Source : Clever new spam ruse

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