Microsoft’s Morro to be called Microsoft Personal Security?

May 1st, 2009 . Filed under: Security. Tags: Anti-malware, AntiVirus, Morro, MSE, MSE

Microsoft is creating a new PC security product ‘Morro’ for consumers that will be available at no cost to licensed Windows users. Most of the work for the new product is being handled by Microsoft in India.

Microsoft Malware Protection Center Logo

This new product:

- Provides high-quality protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious software;
- Is fast and functional, providing continuous protection with minimal impact on system performance;
- Is easy to download and install directly from Microsoft, with no subscriptions, renewals or credit cards required to keep your protection up-to-date.

Microsoft is considering the following names for this product:

“Microsoft Security Essentials”
“Microsoft Antivirus Plus”
“Microsoft Personal Security”
“Microsoft Security Fundamentals”

Via LiveSide.

The product is expected to be available in the second half of 2009.