In an interview with Munir Kotadia, the software giant denies Windows Live OneCare automatically deleted quarantined e-mail files, contrary to users' claims.
Microsoft has admitted that its Live OneCare security suite has been accidentally deleting some users' Outlook and Outlook Express e-mails.
Microsoft has said that its Live OneCare security suite has "a problem" with the underlying antivirus code, and admitted that security is just "a little part of Microsoft".
Microsoft Australia has apologised to users who have lost their entire Outlook and Outlook Express e-mail archives due to a flaw in Windows Live OneCare.
Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.
If you recently signed up with Microsoft's OneCare Live antivirus service -- and you use Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express -- there is a chance that your stored e-mails have been wiped out.
Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.
Software giant Microsoft has moved to quash claims it gave preferential treatment to adware maker Claria, amid talks of a merger.
In a white paper, the software giant gives users a peek of how it secures its computer infrastructure but the document is more rhetorical than real.
The anti-spyware software recently announced by Microsoft is now mature enough to evaluate but is it a godsend?
Universities are looking for ways to protect networks while maintaining a free flow of data and ideas -- an idea businesses could learn from.
Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application.
Eset NOD32 3.0 delivers an easy-to-use version of its award-winning antivirus engine. Although our performance testing was mixed, NOD32 continues to rank among the best-rated antivirus products by independent antivirus testing labs.
In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.
F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.
While this Outlook plug-in stops 100 percent of spam, it also stops 10 percent of your legitimate e-mail. Still, Qurb ranks as one of the better antispam products available.
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