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Microsoft AntiSpyware thinks Firefox is Spyware

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the most-worms-are-spread-via-outlook dept.

brightertimes writes "It seems that microsoft's new AntiSpyware (beta) is now advising users to remove Firefox on their computers.. A Zeropaid.com thread shows the offending screenshot in action. Once your scanning has been done, if Firefox is found on your computer it provides the user with a "high" threat level and advising removal due to of lack of security updates." CT Several users have noted that the screenshot is likely fake.

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  1. Anti-competitive behavior by MJArrison · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    This is exactly what is meant by anti-competitive behavior. Bundling a browser is bad enough, but to then eliminate other browsers is way over the line. I'd love to see a huge fine levied against MS for this one. Unfortunately, even if that does happen, it wouldn't be for years.

    The browser war is at a critical stage right now. This kind of thing could be devastating to the adoption of alternative browsers.

  2. Only on Slashdot.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The screenshot is FAKE. I have Firefox 1.0.1 installed AND the Microsoft Anti-Spyware package and it does NOT flag Firefox as spyware.

    How difficult would it be to actually CHECK YOUR F**KING FACTS?!?!?!?!!

    Ah, but then, this is /. and it's not so much about truth as running Microsoft through the mud. IDIOT F**KING LOSERS!!!!