Hi, my name is Tony Lee. I am a virus researcher on the Microsoft Antimalware team. One of our top priorities is to conduct advanced research to combat malware problems. A significant challenge we have today is the large number of active malware samples...

Hello folks. Jeff Williams , Tony Lee , Jigar Mody , and I have returned from the EICAR conference in Hamburg, Germany which, a s a port city with a similar climate , reminded me of Seattle (but with more bratwurst). The event itself was well-organized...

We're certified ! This morning, Microsoft issued a press release describing how Windows Live OneCare has acquired multiple certifications for antivirus and firewall from ICSA Labs and West Coast Labs, two of the top labs for antimalware product...

Adam Overton here – Group Program Manager for the Antimalware team. Today, we shipped Windows Defender (Beta 2) for German speaking markets including Germany and Switzerland . We’re also close to launching our Japanese version for additional coverage...

On my way back from EICAR I had the opportunity to stop in to the Computers Freedom & Privacy Conference in Washington DC and participate in a panel discussing the responsibilities of an adware provider. From the few sessions I was able to attend...

Eric and I attended the Antispyware Coalition Meeting and Workshop last week. It was a good opportunity to meet with many of our peers in the industry as well as a very pleasant trip overall. Ottawa, where the event was held, is a great city and in addition...