Microsoft aims to contain malware tide with its own Security Essentials...

Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

The suite is primarily aimed at consumers, but the fact that it is free could also prove attractive to smaller businesses.

Available as a free download, Microsoft Security Essentials supersedes the Windows Live OneCare subscription service that was discontinued earlier this year, and provides protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious software. More...

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