I've been using the Microsoft Anti-Spyware (now called Windows Defender) for quite some time now since its been free and I've not even thought of summing up any money to get another product since its been pretty good at keeping my laptop up and running. However, the new extra security features in Microsoft's upcoming Vista operating system could affect the business of smaller security firms, according to a new report by the Yankee Group.The report, from the Yankee Group, suggests that as Microsoft users get a welcome security boost when the new Vista operating system is finally available, aftermarkets for anti-spyware and desktop firewall applications will be hit dramatically.
However, it is not all bad news for smaller security firms, as antivirus vendors are expected to be safe from Microsoft's new security applications. Coupled with Microsoft's record for security flaws in its software, it is likely that third-party antivirus vendors will still be kept quite busy, as the software giant has a lot of ground to make up with consumers.
Microsoft Vista to put small Security Firms out of Business
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