Only yesterday, we informed you that Microsoft had released free computer security software, which goes by the name of Microsoft Security Essentials. The tool adds extra security to all Windows users and is completely free as long as they are using a genuine version of Windows.
However, computer security firm Symantec are questioning the reliability of the free software. They claim that the software is missing too much functionality and is based on outdated security methods that have already been surpassed by hackers and virus developers.
A spokesperson for Symantec said;
“From a security perspective, this Microsoft tool offers reduced defenses at a critical point in the battle against cyber crime,” going on to say; “Unique malware and social engineering tricks fly under the radar of traditional signature-based technology alone — which is what is employed by free security tools such as Microsoft’s”.