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peat moss
08-17-2006, 03:24 PM
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3858/microsoftlogo0gi.gifVeteran virus-hunter Vincent 'Vinny' Gullotto has joined Microsoft to head its Security Research and Response team, a move that adds instant credibility to the software maker's push into the Internet security market.

Gullotto, an anti-virus ace who served stints at McAfee and Symantec, will be general manager of the team, which handles all aspects of malware research and response.

:source: Source: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2004336,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594

Cheese
08-17-2006, 04:17 PM
Vincent 'Vinny' Gullotto sounds like a mafia boss name.

"You use our anti-virus or you might meet with a...how shall I put it...accident."

peat moss
08-18-2006, 12:36 AM
Or you have virus ,forgetaboutit . To be honest Mr cheese thats what I thought too . I'v been watching too many Soprano reruns . :yup:

Cubeman
08-22-2006, 12:29 AM
I wonder if he a site where I can ask for grant. HA! You know hes making the bucks now.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3858/microsoftlogo0gi.gifVeteran virus-hunter Vincent 'Vinny' Gullotto has joined Microsoft to head its Security Research and Response team, a move that adds instant credibility to the software maker's push into the Internet security market.

Gullotto, an anti-virus ace who served stints at McAfee and Symantec, will be general manager of the team, which handles all aspects of malware research and response.

:source: Source: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2004336,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594