Topic: Windows fails second virus test

[Clive]

Microsoft's Live OneCare security software has failed tests which check how well it spots and stops malicious programs designed to attack Windows.

BBC STORY

[Simon]

Why do they bother?  Windows Defender is about as useful as a chocolate teapot, and One Care could be likened to a one legged man in an arse kicking contest.  Perhaps if Micro$oft concentrated more on their operating systems, and less on trying to infiltrate the security software market, which expert companies like Symantec, F-Secure and Kaspersky do much better, they might actually come up with something half decent.

[mistybear]

Come on Simon, tell us how you really feel.

[Simon]

[Reno]

Oh yeah, symantec does a fantastic job. *sarcasm* No software is bulletproof. That includes linux and unix. The only reason they aren't being attacked as much as microsoft is because they aren't in the headlights of the public. When i see microsoft trying to develop anti-malware software I'm happy to see them actually trying to lay down some preventative measures. Remember when those viruses were released for OSX. It took apple almost three quarters of a year to come out with the patches. At least I see microsoft making an effort.

As for being competition for other malware scanners, I say its a good thing. Competition means a higher grade of product. Maybe if microsoft gets in the game symantic will get its s**t together.

[Simon]

I have heard very good reports about Norton Internet Security 2007, Bob.  It seems they have addressed many of the issues which made earlier versions so unpopular.

[Reno]

I have heard very good reports about Norton Internet Security 2007, Bob.  It seems they have addressed many of the issues which made earlier versions so unpopular.

I wonder if this version will need its own removal tool. 

[Simon]

It's already got one!  Some things never change.