Trend Micro Protects Personal Data and Priceless Files with
Enhanced Security Software
Enhanced Security Software
Singapore, September 14, 2016 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in security
software, has today reaffirmed its commitment to providing security and
peace-of-mind to its customers with the release of Trend Micro Security for
2017. The new range of software has expanded capabilities that safeguard users
from ransomware, malicious threats, identity theft and new malware varieties by
providing reliable protection against 250 million threats a day.
software, has today reaffirmed its commitment to providing security and
peace-of-mind to its customers with the release of Trend Micro Security for
2017. The new range of software has expanded capabilities that safeguard users
from ransomware, malicious threats, identity theft and new malware varieties by
providing reliable protection against 250 million threats a day.
Trend Micro’s comprehensive security
solution defends users against well-known dangers, but it also addresses the
risks of new attacks, including the extremely disruptive online threat called “ransomware,”
which locks computers or mobile devices and can encrypt files,
holding them for ransom unless victims pay a set fee. Attackers can then delete
photos and documents, or permanently lock a computer. Industry experts recently
recognized Trend Micro Security as blocking 100 percent of ransomware threats[i] and 100 percent effective protection against web threats as
well,ensuring
customers can effectively protect their valuable personal data with Trend
Micro.
solution defends users against well-known dangers, but it also addresses the
risks of new attacks, including the extremely disruptive online threat called “ransomware,”
which locks computers or mobile devices and can encrypt files,
holding them for ransom unless victims pay a set fee. Attackers can then delete
photos and documents, or permanently lock a computer. Industry experts recently
recognized Trend Micro Security as blocking 100 percent of ransomware threats[i] and 100 percent effective protection against web threats as
well,ensuring
customers can effectively protect their valuable personal data with Trend
Micro.
“Cybercriminals
are everywhere, watching and waiting for their next victim to get too
comfortable and relaxed with their digital footprint,” said Eva Chen, CEO,
Trend Micro. “With Internet accessibility at the push of a button, falling into
a ransomware trap or finding your devices riddled with viruses is easier than
ever. We think the best defense is a good offense. Our security software
ensures users are fully protected and able to access the Internet without fear
of losing their private information, identity or money.”
are everywhere, watching and waiting for their next victim to get too
comfortable and relaxed with their digital footprint,” said Eva Chen, CEO,
Trend Micro. “With Internet accessibility at the push of a button, falling into
a ransomware trap or finding your devices riddled with viruses is easier than
ever. We think the best defense is a good offense. Our security software
ensures users are fully protected and able to access the Internet without fear
of losing their private information, identity or money.”
With the growing presence of
ransomware and other malicious threats, the latest version of Trend Micro
Security provides an additional layer of protection for your most valuable
files and memories. Its robust security features block ransomware threats
lurking on compromised websites, hidden in spammed emails, or wrapped in other
malware. Trend Micro’s newFolder Shield feature also prevents
ransomware from maliciously encrypting irreplaceable PC files.
ransomware and other malicious threats, the latest version of Trend Micro
Security provides an additional layer of protection for your most valuable
files and memories. Its robust security features block ransomware threats
lurking on compromised websites, hidden in spammed emails, or wrapped in other
malware. Trend Micro’s newFolder Shield feature also prevents
ransomware from maliciously encrypting irreplaceable PC files.
It’s important to keep mobile
devices protected as well. Android™ mobile ransomware threats have grown 15 times
higher than they were in April 2015[ii]. Mobile ransomware
masquerades as a legitimate app or can be distributed to visitors of
pornographic sites, forum sites, SMS texting spam, and third party app stores
(No ransomware currently found on Google Play app store). While ransomware for
PCs still outpace Android ransomware quantity, these malicious mobile threats
are infiltrating homes in clever ways like infecting Android-based Smart-TVs (as first reported by Trend Micro).
devices protected as well. Android™ mobile ransomware threats have grown 15 times
higher than they were in April 2015[ii]. Mobile ransomware
masquerades as a legitimate app or can be distributed to visitors of
pornographic sites, forum sites, SMS texting spam, and third party app stores
(No ransomware currently found on Google Play app store). While ransomware for
PCs still outpace Android ransomware quantity, these malicious mobile threats
are infiltrating homes in clever ways like infecting Android-based Smart-TVs (as first reported by Trend Micro).
Trend Micro™
Mobile Security for Android™, included with select Trend Micro Security
subscriptions, delivers 99.9 percent malicious app detection[iii] and keeps its users safe from
ransomware attacks while online. In addition to tailoring new and updated
mobile security features to protect specifically against ransomware, Mobile
Security now offers new defenses, including notifying you before connecting to
an unsecured wireless network and scanning apps for vulnerabilities.
Mobile Security for Android™, included with select Trend Micro Security
subscriptions, delivers 99.9 percent malicious app detection[iii] and keeps its users safe from
ransomware attacks while online. In addition to tailoring new and updated
mobile security features to protect specifically against ransomware, Mobile
Security now offers new defenses, including notifying you before connecting to
an unsecured wireless network and scanning apps for vulnerabilities.
These
vulnerabilities could be exploited by cybercriminals hijacking your phone or
files. Mobile Security also blocks users of WhatsApp from dangerous links,
helping keep them safe from identity theft.
vulnerabilities could be exploited by cybercriminals hijacking your phone or
files. Mobile Security also blocks users of WhatsApp from dangerous links,
helping keep them safe from identity theft.
From safeguarding your digital
photo collection to protecting sensitive financial records, Trend Micro
Security protects the information and files dearest to you.
photo collection to protecting sensitive financial records, Trend Micro
Security protects the information and files dearest to you.
“As technology and cybercrime
continue to evolve, so do the security threats that come with it,” said Chen.
“It’s our goal to not only continue offering our customers the best in threat
defense, but to also stay ahead of the curve and ensure our customers are able
to safely enjoy all facets of an online, cloud-connected life. We believe Trend Micro Security for
2017 provides the comprehensive protection needed in today’s digital
landscape.”
continue to evolve, so do the security threats that come with it,” said Chen.
“It’s our goal to not only continue offering our customers the best in threat
defense, but to also stay ahead of the curve and ensure our customers are able
to safely enjoy all facets of an online, cloud-connected life. We believe Trend Micro Security for
2017 provides the comprehensive protection needed in today’s digital
landscape.”
Free
ransomware-specific tech support is available to everyone by calling the Trend Micro Ransomware hotline at 1-877-558-7363 between 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. For more information on Trend Micro Security or to try for free
at www.trendmicro.com/consumer-ransomware/
ransomware-specific tech support is available to everyone by calling the Trend Micro Ransomware hotline at 1-877-558-7363 between 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. For more information on Trend Micro Security or to try for free
at www.trendmicro.com/consumer-ransomware/
The new Trend Micro Security
portfolio will be available online and
in stores from September 14th. All current customers are able to upgrade to the
latest version for free here.
portfolio will be available online and
in stores from September 14th. All current customers are able to upgrade to the
latest version for free here.
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