Microsoft buys spyware

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She said the tool will be able to scan for, detect and remove spyware and other malware. The acquisition addresses growing concerns over the security threats that spyware poses to corporate and home users alike, said Jon Oltsik, an analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group Inc. Vendors such as McAfee Inc. Microsoft is expected to make antivirus capabilities available in future versions of Windows as a result of that purchase.

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