Trend Micro's Mobile Security Personal Edition Wins Top Honor from PCWorld

CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cloud security leader and long-time innovator in mobile security, today announced that the most recent addition to the company's mobile portfolio, Trend Micro™ Mobile Security Personal Edition, has been honored by PCWorld magazine as one of the top 100 technology products for 2011 (pcworld.com/100Best). The solution provides smart protection for a wide range of Android smartphones and tablets.  

"This award from PCWorld magazine validates our decision to place a high priority on mobile protection, the new frontier for cybercriminals," said Carol Carpenter, general manager, consumer division at Trend Micro. "As smartphones and tablets become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it won't be long before mobile threats outnumber those that target PCs. That's why solutions like Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition are so important, and we're honored that our offering has been given this recognition."

The solution is aimed at an already-vast market that continues to grow at an astonishing pace. One estimate holds that there are currently 100 million active Android-based mobile devices in use already, and the market is expanding at the rate of 400,000 additional devices per day. This growth is consequently drawing the attention of hackers and other cybercriminals:  Trend Micro saw a drastic 1400% increase in Android-based malware in the first half of 2011.

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is designed to prevent loss, malicious apps, and web threats. It scans every page consumers visit with the same reputation-checking service that protects over 100 million people worldwide - if the site is risky, it gets blocked. The solution also scans the files and apps on every device to ensure that they don't infect the device and steal data.

Features in Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition include:

• App Scanner: Blocks infected apps from installing and stealing personal information.
• Surf, Call, Text Security: Protects consumers from online threats like banking scams, stops unwanted calls and text messages, and blocks inappropriate websites to protect children.
• Lost Device Protection: From a personal online portal, consumers can locate a lost device, trigger an alarm, remotely lock it, or even wipe the device clean to protect personal information.

"PCWorld's The 100 Best Products of 2011" list is developed by the magazine's hardware and software editors, who collectively evaluate thousands of products a year.  

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is available via the Android Market, online from Trend Micro and major retail stores. While the app scanner is free, the premium services, including Lost Device Protection and Surf, Call, Text Security are available for USD$29.99 for a 1-year license.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704)  a global cloud computing security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge – from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe. 

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