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With the RSA Security Conference is going full-steam ahead, a number of announcements and declarations have been made by the numerous sponsors and keynotes appearing there.

One company in particular has been using RSA to showcase a number of security innovations and updates which will be forthcoming. The company is, of course, Microsoft. During RSA, the Redmond giant has announced Internet Explorer 7, which will feature a number of embedded security measures; as well as other improvements being made to upcoming utilities.

One item of interest was Microsoft's first foray into fighting spyware, Windows AntiSpyware. Since the beta release, many have wondered whether or not the tool will remain a free utility, or is Microsoft going to start charging for it. Thanks to Geek.com, the concern about AntiSpyware remaining free has ceased.

According to their article, Bill Gates announced at RSA that Windows AntiSpyware would remain a free tool. Because of the surprising effectiveness of WAS and Microsoft's newfound passion for eliminating spyware, allowing their tool to remain free is an effective step in reducing the amount of malicious code contracted by numerous users.

"Customers are concerned about the risk malware poses to their personal information, and frustrated by its impact on the reliability and performance of their computers," Gates said. "We are responding by making security easier and more cost-effective for Windows customers, helping to protect millions of people who are vulnerable today."

OS requirements for Windows AntiSpyware:

Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Professional Edition , Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition , Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition , Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest search news.