MICROSOFT'S PLANS FOR its anti-virus software have had some details leaked by an executive in France.
CNET says Microsoft's new package will be built from tools Microsoft gained when it acquired GeCad and Pelican Software. Spokesmen and representatives in the US apparently refused to comment on features or a time frame for the anti-virus software.
Fortunately for us, though, Microsoft's French techy Nicolas Mirail commented. He said the software would be using two different methods for detecting "destructive files."
The first method uses a regularly updated list of viruses to check for infections. The second will analyse computers to try and tell if they've been attacked with a virus in the past. If they have, the program will try to give users an idea of how at risk their computer will be for any future attacks.
A stand-alone firewall will not be included in the package, but Mirail was quick to point out that a firewall will be built into the Windows XP OS when Microsoft releases its long-awaited Service Pack 2 update. Mirail said the product will work with Longhorn as well as XP.
Rumours are flying that Microsoft will be looking for a high-profile anti-virus related acquisition. According to CNET, well-known security company Network Associates is a possible choice.
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