Microsoft's Anti-Spyware Tool Dislikes Firefox

Apparently, Microsoft's new Anti-Spyware (define) tool wants to remove all traces of the Firefox browser from your computer, citing urgent security and privacy threats, though the browser has been hailed as a more secure browsing platform than Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

Upon detection, the application warns you that:

Firefox "is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to
prevent harm to your computer or your privacy."

Another odd item, to me, is that Microsoft ranks Firefox as a higher threat to your security and privacy than other items, such as oh, I dunno... KaZaA, an application known for its privacy, spyware and general security flaws (see screenshot).

Do you smell something stinking here?

Thanks to Switch Case for the link

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