The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) provides world class antimalware research and response capabilities that support Microsoft's range of security products and services. With laboratories in multiple locations around the globe the MMPC is able to respond quickly and effectively to new malicious and potentially unwanted software threats wherever and whenever they arise.

The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) is the authoritative industry voice on malware research and response on the Windows platform. Headed by veteran virus runner Vinny Gullotto, the MMPC has one of the most experienced senior malware research teams in the industry.

The MMPC delivers global malware research, response and protection capabilities to help protect customers worldwide from emerging and existing threats. Microsoft has made significant progress over the years in helping protect customers from malicious software and potentially unwanted software. However, these threats to business and consumers continue to evolve as evidenced by the MMPC's analysis of the threat landscape, highlighted in the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR), published twice yearly.

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