Microsoft beefed up its security offerings, buying the anti-spyware company
Giant and announcing it would make available for free a beta version of the
software for Windows 2000 and later. The test version will be available
within a month, Microsoft said. Microsoft will use Giant’s intellectual property and technology to develop its anti-spyware product. It will also retain some of the company’s 12 employees.
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Microsoft Adds Spyware Weapon to Arsenal
Posted by: Susan B. Shor December 17, 2004 10:15 AMMicrosoft beefed up its security offerings, buying the anti-spyware company
Giant and announcing it would make available for free a beta version of the
software for Windows 2000 and later. The test version will be available
within a month, Microsoft said. Microsoft will use Giant’s intellectual property and technology to develop its anti-spyware product. It will also retain some of the company’s 12 employees.