Microsoft today announced plans to deliver a consumer subscription service to provide automated protection, maintenance and performance tuning as an all-in-one package for Windows-based PCs. Windows OneCare is being designed to address core safety concerns such as worms, viruses and spyware. According to IDC, the need to identify and eradicate spyware programs will drive anti-spyware software revenues from US$12 million in 2003 to $305 million in 2008.
Microsoft Pumps Up PC Care with New Security Service
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire May 13, 2005 08:59 AMMicrosoft today announced plans to deliver a consumer subscription service to provide automated protection, maintenance and performance tuning as an all-in-one package for Windows-based PCs. Windows OneCare is being designed to address core safety concerns such as worms, viruses and spyware. According to IDC, the need to identify and eradicate spyware programs will drive anti-spyware software revenues from US$12 million in 2003 to $305 million in 2008.