Microsoft admits it disables anti-virus software in response to Kaspersky's EU complaint

Microsoft’s anti-virus efforts have hit the news recently, following the spread of the massive WannaCry malware and an EU antitrust complaint from anti-virus company Kaspersky. The software giant is now detailing its anti-virus work, attempting to diffuse complaints over its anti-virus partner work and the security of Windows itself. Kaspersky has accused Microsoft of disabling its anti-virus software on Windows PCs, and using its dominance to “fiercely promote” its own Windows Defender software.

Rob Lefferts, director of program management for Windows enterprise and security, lays out Microsoft’s defense in more than 1,300 words in a sprawling company blog post today. While Lefferts doesn’t address Kaspersky directly, he does defend...

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