Microsoft Nabs Anti-Virus Ace from Symantec

[peat moss]

Veteran 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: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759...119TX1K0000594

[Cheese]

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]

Or you have virus ,forgetaboutit . To be honest Mr cheese thats what I thought too . I'v been watching too many Soprano reruns .

[Cubeman]

I wonder if he a site where I can ask for grant. HA! You know hes making the bucks now.

Veteran 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: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759...119TX1K0000594