This week's news of Google transitioning away from Windows to Linux or Mac OS has spread its way across the internet, Google cite security reasons for the move. But is that the only reason behind it? The answer is no.First up, we're talking about G… more »

So Internet Explorer has been the media's main victim this past week. With stories about how it is completely unsecure.Of course having a vulnerability isn't a good thing, but why is this getting so much attention, especially considering it's not ev… more »

The BBC have a headline that reads "German government warns against using MS Explorer". Well that's no problem, as I've never even heard of an MS Explorer.Of course what they're really going on about is Internet Explorer, and how version 6 was used… more »

I've had a couple of people e-mail me asking what they should install on their new Windows 7 computers since some of the firewalls and anti-virus software they've used in the past aren't compatible.Long time readers of my blog will know the epic batt… more »

Microsoft are going to be releasing Security Essentials later today, for those that don't know this is their free anti-virus, anti-spyware, well anti-malware in general application.I've been running it for a few months now on all my systems, and the… more »

Those using the pre-release version of Microsoft Security Essentials may have noticed a new update being pushed down lately.There's a few couple of changes of note.It now reports itself to the Action Center / Security Center as Microsoft Secu… more »

I've been getting a few e-mails from people asking where they can download MSE now that Microsoft have closed off the beta. The short answer is I don't know. I can tell you the MD5 and SHA-1 hashes, so you can at least make sure you can get a copy th… more »

As expected Symantec (the makers of Norton, the most popular anti-virus/security suite software) are a tad nervous over Microsoft Security Essentials, and with the number of technology enthusiasts they've scorned over the years they've got every reason t… more »

The beta for Microsoft Security Essentials is now available from Connect, or find your way there from the official homepage. Highly recommended. more »

Neowin has some details on codename Morro, now called Microsoft Security Essentials - rumoured to go into a public beta form soon. You can clearly see how this was built upon the excellent anti-spyware software Windows Defender that Microsoft incl… more »