Security Essentials ready

The final version of Microsoft Security Essentials is now available for download. According to the company, the software provides real-time protection for PCs against viruses, spyware and other malicious software. The free consumer solution is backed by research from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC), enabling it to quickly respond to new threats and placing it in competition alongside offerings from Symantec and McAfee in the anti-virus market. — CAM

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