Microsoft Beta Includes Built-in Virus Scanner 867
Ethereal writes "InternetNews.com reports that Microsoft has begun beta-testing a built-in virus scanner for its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) that will be included in the final product in mid-2004. The tool is among the operating system enhancements the Redmond, Wash., company is developing as part of its Security Center initiative to rebuff viruses, worms, trojans and crackers. Microsoft will also provide free online training to help developers make the most of SP2's security features, Chairman Bill Gates said at today's RSA Security conference. It's the first time the company has offered training with a Windows service pack release."
Riiiight (Score:5, Funny)
initial system output... (Score:3, Funny)
Chicken and egg (Score:5, Funny)
Ow. I think I just broke my brain.
Virus Scan Reports (Score:1, Funny)
Quick, quick (Score:5, Funny)
Time to dump your McAfee and Simantec stock as fast as possible.
Isn't that a brilliant scam? (1) Microsoft messes up and makes virus- and worm-prone products. (2) A whole industry develops around the Microsoft flaws like mold on cheese, (3) Microsoft takes over the Microsoft-problem-solving industry.
Brilliant, just brilliant. These guys never cease to amaze me.
Joint press release from McAffee, Symantec & A (Score:5, Funny)
"Holy fucking shit fuck!"
Rumors... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:I love the smell of Antitrust Lawsuits in the m (Score:3, Funny)
Re:serious shit for mcafee, norton, zonealarm, etc (Score:2, Funny)
I can see it now.. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:McAffee, Norton? (Score:5, Funny)
You could use two, it might make you marginally safer, but that just ain't gonna feel quite right...
-- John.
Linux AV software (Score:3, Funny)
#include
#include
int
main(int argc, char **argv)
{
int i;
printf("scanning");
for (i = 0; i 8; i++)
{
sleep(1);
printf(".");
}
printf("\nSCAN COMPLETE, YOUR COMPUTER IS VIRUS FREE.\n");
return 0;
}
Re:Tidiest technical solution?? (Score:5, Funny)
That's right ! Damn those operating systems that can run software !
You do realise the vast majority of viruses exploit nothing more than user gullibility, and that the "code" between the keyboard and the chair is outside of Microsoft's control, right ?
Re:McAffee, Norton? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Oh boy (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Bloat (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Bundled with the OS, for free? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Oh boy (Score:3, Funny)
Someone had to say it (Score:1, Funny)
2. letting viruses, worms and hacks on the whole planet.
3. Any media hype - "fear ! fear !"
4. Announcing anti-virus integrated inside the next OS to be sold
5. ???
6. profit !!!
Re:When every user is Administrator (Score:3, Funny)
Instead we will get a second-rate anti-virus program that will probably never get updated by the average user.
Warning! (dialog Box) (Score:5, Funny)
This program has not been signed by Microsoft!
It may be a virus...
{Why Microsoft Signing is important link}
(Button "Delete") (Button "Cancel" that ends whole virus scan) (Button "Invite Auditor")
This is a good thing. (Score:1, Funny)
By removing the profit factor, there is no longer an incentive for companies like Symantec to create new viruses. I predict we'll see a sharp decline in new viruses within the year.
Embrace, Extend ...... (Score:3, Funny)
Say good night McAfee, Norton
Two months after XP SP2 is released.. (Score:3, Funny)
KB9765432 - Microsoft AV Security Update:
A vulnerability has been found in the Microsoft Anti-Virus utility that allows a virus in quarrantine to escape with Administrator access and grant a remote user full access to your computer.
KB9876543 - Internet Explorer Security Update:
A vulnerability has been found in the Pop-Up Blocker utility that allows a pop-up to side-step the pop-up blocker and use Active-X to gain Administrator access and grant a remote user full access to your computer.
KB9654321 - Windows Firewall Security Update:
A vulnerability has been found in the Windows Firewall utility that opens all of your ports, granting a remote user full access to your computer.
KB9543210 - Windows Messenger Service Security Update:
A vulnerability has been found in the Windows Messenger Service that allows a remote user to turn it back on and spam your computer with net sends.
Good business model.. (Score:2, Funny)