TOKYO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro is now offering Web security services and online safety measures for kids on a subscription basis for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI). Trend Micro is offering a start-up discount to users who purchase the Trend Micro Kids Safety and Trend Micro Web Security services.

Start-up Campaign

Users that subscribe between December 18, 2009 through March 31, 2010, receive 30 percent off from the regular purchase price. The services may be purchased right from the PSP system or PC browser. For more information visit https://boxreg.trendmicro.com/TMWS_Static/PSP/en-US/page/index.html

Trend Micro(TM) Kids Safety for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system uses Trend Micro's URL filtering technology to prevent children from accessing Web sites that feature inappropriate content. Blocked categories include: Adult/Sex, Cults/The Occult, Gambling, Crime, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol/Tobacco, Sex Education, Weapons/Military, and Violence/Discrimination.

Trend Micro Web(TM) Security for the PSP® system uses Trend Micro's Web reputation technology to block PSP system users from accidentally visiting a Web site that may contain malicious content designed to steal personal information and confidential data such as bank account information, and credit card numbers. Web reputation is one of the main components of the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) infrastructure, a cloud-client security infrastructure that checks the security of more than five billion URL, email and file queries daily. With the Smart Protection Network, PSP system users receive instant, real-time protection.

Though most families remember to install security on their home PCs and laptops, handheld entertainment systems should also be a priority for security, as Web browsing on these devices becomes a more popular feature for many consumers. Not only should children be protected from accessing inappropriate Web sites through these handheld systems, all users of Web-enabled portable devices should be protected from accidentally visiting a Web site that contains infectious malware designed to steal personal information.

By using both services together, Trend Micro provides multiple layers of protection against malicious Web sites and Internet fraud.

North American Pricing and Availability for PSP system

Trend Micro Kids Safety and Trend Micro Web Security will be available on the PSP system as a paid subscription starting December 18, 2009. The services may be purchased right from PSP system or PC browser. The price is US$19.99 for each individual service and US$34.99 if purchased together. Subscribe between December 18, 2009 through March 31, 2010 and receive 30 percent off from the regular purchase price. Trend Micro previously offered a security service on a free trial basis to PSP system owners. For more information visit https://boxreg.trendmicro.com/TMWS_Static/PSP/en-US/page/index.html

Protection also available on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system

Trend Micro Kids Safety and Trend Micro Web Security are also available as a paid subscription on PlayStation 3 system. The price is US$19.99 for each individual service and US$34.99 if purchased together.

About Trend Micro:

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch at www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch to learn more about the latest threats. Trend Micro's flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, a next generation cloud-client content security infrastructure designed to protect customers from Web threats. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro's trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit www.trendmicro.com.

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