Microsoft's AntiSpyware Rebranded 'Windows Defender'
Microsoft Corp.'s Windows AntiSpyware technology has been renamed "Windows Defender" and has been expanded to detect and remove rootkits, keystroke loggers and other forms of malware. The revamped application will be bundled into the Windows Vista operating system, but users will be free to choose a competing spyware protection product from a redesigned Windows Security Center.
Jason Garms, group program manager for Microsoft's anti-malware technology team, made the announcement in a blog entry that also included confirmation that rootkit detection will be fitted into the product.
As previously reported, Microsoft will use rootkit detection technology from its Strider Ghostbuster research project. Strider Ghostbuster is a prototype tool developed by Microsoft's Cybersecurity and Systems Management Research Group.
The revamped product will be fitted with a new user interface and a significant change to the way malware signature updates are delivered. "The engine is now moved to a system service, and signatures are delivered over Windows Update. The detection mechanisms have also been radically improved by applying to spyware threats all the great detection technology we use in our anti-virus engine," Garms added.
Although the changes are being geared for Windows Vista, Garms said the enhancements will also be available to existing Windows XP users via a software refresh.
Jason Garms, group program manager for Microsoft's anti-malware technology team, made the announcement in a blog entry that also included confirmation that rootkit detection will be fitted into the product.
As previously reported, Microsoft will use rootkit detection technology from its Strider Ghostbuster research project. Strider Ghostbuster is a prototype tool developed by Microsoft's Cybersecurity and Systems Management Research Group.
The revamped product will be fitted with a new user interface and a significant change to the way malware signature updates are delivered. "The engine is now moved to a system service, and signatures are delivered over Windows Update. The detection mechanisms have also been radically improved by applying to spyware threats all the great detection technology we use in our anti-virus engine," Garms added.
Although the changes are being geared for Windows Vista, Garms said the enhancements will also be available to existing Windows XP users via a software refresh.
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