Peaches Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 <h2></h2>Microsoft's New MSE Scores High In Rootkit Detection Early test of Microsoft's free AV software shows promising resultsOct 01, 2009 By Kelly Jackson HigginsDarkReading Microsoft's just-released free AV software has already been put to the test, literally: In an early test by an indie laboratory, the much-anticipated Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) detected and removed all rootkits. AV-Test.org reports that MSE found and killed all 25 rootkits tossed its way during a test it conducted on the new software, which Microsoft rolled out on Tuesday. MSE basically replaces Microsoft's subscription-based OneCare product, but focuses solely on anti-malware -- detecting and removing viruses, spyware, rootkits, and Trojans. It doesn't come with security "suite" functions, like a firewall, computer maintenance tasks, or backup. AV-Test.org tested the new version 1.0.1611.0 with virus and spyware definitions 1.67.178.0 on Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2, and Windows 7. Rootkits traditionally have been the nemesis of many AV products. But Andreas Marx, CEO of AV-Test.org, says MSE's 100 percent rootkit detection rate was "very impressive." Full story at DarkReading - http://www.darkreading.com/insiderthreat/s...ction=Antivirus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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