Beta of Microsoft's antispyware tech falls short in tests

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AdAware and Spybot were among the also-rans.

The comparison was to the results of two other programs. Those programs found more problems, but I'm uncertain so far about the significance.

The reason for my patience is the chance for false positives and the difference between traces and parts of the spyware. That's not doubt about the methodology, which is well explained. It's a caution on the need to wait for more thorough tests before drawing definite conclusions.

An issue which can be considered now is whether the program could be considered a failure if it were to do only as well as AdAware or Spybot. To say that Defender is unacceptable in that case would be to say that AdAware and Spybot were also unacceptable.

I think the basis for evaluation should be the ability to find and protect against standard spyware in normal use. AdAware and Spybot do that, and Defender may prove able to do as well.

There should be software for special situations, and then the evaluation should be based on thoroughness.

Posted by: Anton Philidor   Posted on: 03/08/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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