Microsoft security service to arrive in June
Microsoft plans to ship a new security product in June, charging $49.95 (£29) a year to shield up to three PCs against viruses, spyware and other cyberthreats, the company said on Tuesday.
As previously reported, Windows OneCare Live's June debut marks Microsoft's long-anticipated entry into the consumer antivirus market. That space has long been the domain of specialised vendors, led by Symantec and McAfee. Microsoft announced its intent to offer antivirus products in June 2003 when it bought Romanian antivirus software developer GeCad Software.
OneCare combines antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall software with backup features and several tune-up tools for Windows PCs. The product will be sold online and in stores, Microsoft said.
