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Microsoft Acquires Komoku

Microsoft strengthens anti-malware protection with leading-edge rootkit detection provider.

 

REDMOND, Wash. — March 20, 2008 — Today Microsoft Corp. announced it has acquired Maryland-based Komoku Inc., a provider of advanced rootkit security detection solutions. Microsoft expects to add Komoku’s functionality into upcoming versions of the Forefront line of enterprise security products and Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft’s all-in-one PC care solution.

 

More details on the Forefront team blog

 

Published Friday, March 21, 2008 1:28 PM by dwaynef
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# re: Microsoft Acquires Komoku

Friday, March 21, 2008 10:03 AM by Geld Lenen

Nice move, I've had a rootkit before on my pc. Unfortunately they "hacked" in my online banking account and transferred a lot of money to their own.

I had to loan money, since my bank didn't really corporate in getting my money back..

Will this be implemented in Windows Updates in the future?  

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