Additional tools and resources

Understanding antimalware research and response at Microsoft

This report focuses on the role and activities of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center and our vision to provide thorough, ongoing malware research and response.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: Progress made, trends observed

This report provides an in-depth perspective of the malware landscape based on data collected by the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), and highlights the impact that the MSRT has had in reducing the impact of malware on Windows users.

Understanding Antimalware technologies

This white paper helps IT Professionals to understand the overall malware landscape and how to take advantage of the features in their antimalware technology.

Tools

Tools

Security Tools
Malicious Software Removal Tool

Blogs

Blogs

Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog
Microsoft Security Response Center blog
Microsoft Security Research and Defense blog
Forefront Client Security blog
Forefront team blog
Windows Live OneCare blog
GCR Security blog

RSS

RSS feeds

Encyclopedia RSS
Recently published analysis RSS
Malicious Software Removal Tool detections RSS
Top desktop malware RSS
Top adware/spyware RSS
Antimalware definition updates RSS
Antispyware definition updates RSS

Information

Additional resources

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report
Resources for Software Vendors
TechNet Security Center
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services
How Microsoft rates software
Scan your computer for spyware
Microsoft AntiSpam

Sheild

Guidance and Advice

I think my computer is infected - what do I do now?
What can I do to prevent my computer from becoming infected?
How can I track my sample submissions?
How can I learn more about malware?
Additional advice and guidance.
Microsoft Forefront
Microsoft Forefront home
Microsoft Forefront Client Security
Microsoft Forefront Server Security
Microsoft Forefront Edge Security
Microsoft Forefront TechNet site
Learning resources for Forefront
Partner information for Forefront
Forefront Client Security Blog

Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials home
Microsoft Security Essentials forums

Windows Live OneCare
Windows Live OneCare home
Learn more about OneCare
Get a Free Trial of OneCare
Windows Live OneCare awards & certifications
Windows Live OneCare Blog

Windows Defender
Windows Defender home
Windows Defender Solution Center
Download Windows Defender
Windows Defender Support & Training