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Intel Enters Anti-Virus Market

Posted by samzenpus on from the anti-virus-inside dept.

Jack writes "ITO holds a story on latest Intel investment: "Intel is branching into anti-virus security with a $16 million investment in Czech anti-virus software vendor Grisoft. Grisoft's AVG anti-virus is used on more than 25 million computers worldwide, according to the company."

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  1. Re:Antivirus CPU by hungrygrue · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, they plan to build chips that automatically shut down when they detect Windows running. Problem solved.

  2. I can picture it now... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Virus Found: AdvancedMediaDestruction.worm

    Threat: 5
    Ease of Removal: 3

    Symptoms: Unit performs well in games and does not get nearly as hot under normal operation.

    Removal Instructions:
    1) Unplug computer and peripherals.
    2) Take off side panel.
    3) Locate large heatsink/fan and remove from chasis.
    4) Remove the underlying chip (Warning: May cause demonic possession if not removed violently enough).

    After which, you must replace the motherboard to fully alleviate all issues.

    Prevention: Use Intel.

  3. Pro Virus CPU. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    BBSpot reported on this ages ago!

    http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/05/intel_virus_cop rocessor.html