Microsoft has developed security software to combat malicious attacks on Windows® operating systems, including Windows® Firewall, Windows® Defender, Malicious Software Removal Tool, and Windows Live® OneCare. OneCare will no longer be sold, and Microsoft® Security Essentials will be offered instead. Windows® Firewall attempts to prevent unauthorized access, and care should be taken to avoid rogue programs. Reputable anti-malware software should be installed, updated, and used to scan and back up computers regularly.
Some people might argue that a computer running the Windows® operating system is more prone to malicious attacks than other operating systems. Hackers and thieves can use viruses, trojans, spyware, and other malware to infiltrate and steal information from a person’s computer. To combat this problem, Microsoft Corporation has developed security software designed to keep computers running Windows® operating systems more secure. Some of the different types of Windows® security software are Windows® Firewall, Windows® Defender, Malicious Software Removal Tool, and Windows Live® OneCare. When purchasing or downloading these software products, care should be taken to ensure that you download an official version of the software since some people have developed rogue anti-malware software that is designed to look like the originals.
OneCare is Windows® security software intended to protect a personal computer (PC) from a variety of attacks. It is made up of different types of programs that work together to help keep unwanted files out of your system. Some of the programs included in OneCare are an antivirus program, an antispyware program, and a two-way firewall. Effective October 15, 2009, OneCare will no longer be sold and will only be available to existing subscribers for the duration of their subscriptions. Microsoft® Corporation will begin offering Microsoft® Security Essentials, another tool designed to protect computers from various forms of malware.
Another Windows® security software is Windows&ref; Defender. This program comes with the Windows Vista® operating system and is available for download for Windows XP® SP2 and Windows Server 2003® SP1. Windows® Defender helps eliminate or block pop-up ads, spyware, and other unwanted software from computers. The Malicious Software Removal Tool is a Windows® security software program that removes malicious software and runs on operating systems such as Windows Vista®, Windows 2000®, Windows XP® and Windows Server 2003®. To keep up with the amount of malicious software on the market, Microsoft releases an updated version of the product at least every second Tuesday of the month.
Another security program designed for many Windows® operating systems is Windows® Firewall. A firewall is a program that attempts to prevent all unauthorized access to a computer system. It should be noted that care should be taken when obtaining the appropriate Windows® security software products because there are rogue programs littering cyberspace that are designed to look real. To protect yourself, make sure you don’t trust any programs that you haven’t opened yourself, and don’t trust any programs that require you to purchase a license to remove any infections found as often this is just a scam designed to steal your money and download software that could further damage your computer. Instead, make sure you have reputable anti-malware software on your computer, always keep it updated, and scan and back up your computer on a regular basis.
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