2009 Press Releases

Trend Micro Switches to Paid Security Services for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System

TOKYO, December 7, 2009 -- Trend Micro is now offering Web security services and online safety measures for kids on a subscription basis for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment 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 or PC browser. For more information visit
https://boxreg.trendmicro.com/TMWS/PSP/

Trend Micro Kids Safety for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) 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 Security for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) uses Trend Micro's Web reputation technology to block PSP 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™ Smart Protection Network, a cloud-client security infrastructure that checks the security of more than five billion URL, email and file queries daily. With Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, PSP 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.

Pricing and Availability for PSP in Asia

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 the PSP or PC browser. The Asia price list is below;

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 owners. For more information visit
https://boxreg.trendmicro.com/TMWS/PSP/

Protection also available on PlayStation®3(PS3®)

Trend Micro Kids Safety and Trend Micro Web Security are also available as a paid subscription on PS3. The Asia price list is same as above.

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 http://www.trendmicro.com.au/au/home/.

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