DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend
Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global developer of
cyber security software, today announced the availability of the
latest versions of its consumer mobile security solution, Trend
Micro™ Mobile Security for Android and iOS. Trend Micro Mobile
Security is the first mobile security app capable of blocking
malicious Android apps before they are installed, preventing
mobile devices from being infected with potentially damaging
malware. Mobile Security for Android also includes new
features that help extend battery life and optimize memory, helping
users derive even more enjoyment from their mobile
devices.
With more than 1.3 million mobile apps available for download
from Google Play and millions of pieces of malware targeting the
Android network, users are at an increased risk of downloading
unsafe and malicious apps to their Android devices or being
attacked by an infected file. With Mobile Security for Android,
Trend Micro is the first and only security vendor to scan apps
downloaded before they are installed on the device.
"All other security apps only detect malware after the
malicious app has been downloaded and installed from Google Play,
giving malicious apps the opportunity to cause damage or compromise
the users' personal information," said Trend Micro's head of
consumer mobile business, Khoi
Nguyen. "As the first security app in the industry to block
malicious apps from being downloaded and installed in the first
place, data of Trend Micro Mobile Security users will be more
secure. When you combine this unique security capability with the
new system tuner we've included in this latest version, you really
can't find a better security and productivity app than Trend Micro
Mobile Security."
Trend Micro has added a host of new features to Mobile Security
for Android designed to help users boost battery life and memory on
their Android devices in addition to further protecting their
privacy:
- Battery Status and Optimizer – maximizes the battery by
killing non-essential background processes; also shows how much
time is left and how much time is needed to fully charge the
battery
- Smart Power Saver – intelligently manages and disables
the network connection when it is not in use to maximize the
battery life
- Just-a-Phone – turns off power draining features not
required for phone and text message use, including 3G/4G, WiFi,
Bluetooth, and running apps to maximize battery life and keep users
connected as long as possible
- Memory Status and Optimizer – helps users free up memory
and CPU by killing non-essential processes; shows the amount of
free memory and the percentage left
- History Cleaner – deletes history files to protect
users' privacy; also shows the total number of history records for
each app, allowing users to select those they would like to delete
and then with a single tap, removes the selected files. This
feature is especially useful for shared tablets.
These new features complement the existing comprehensive feature
set in Trend Micro Mobile Security that includes:
- Antivirus – award-winning and market-leading antivirus powered
by Trend Micro's innovative Mobile App Reputation cloud
service
- Privacy Scanner – identifies apps that steal or access private
information on your device, such as your location, address book and
device ID
- Safe Surfing – blocks dangerous and inappropriate web sites,
including fake bank web sites
- Lost Device Protection – find, lock, erase a missing
device
- Backup and Restore – backup and safeguard your contacts,
calendar, text messages and phone call history in the cloud, and
easily restore the data to a new Android or iOS device
- Privacy Scanner for Facebook – checks for Facebook privacy
settings that expose too much information publicly
- Call and Text Blocking – block unwanted calls and texts
For the iOS version of Trend Micro Mobile Security for iPhone,
iPad and iPod Touch, a new Data Usage monitor is included to help
users manage their data usage and costs. Many cellular data plans
in the world have high fees for exceeding data usage limits or for
(international) roaming usage. Trend Micro Mobile Security's Data
Usage Monitor will notify users when they are at risk of exceeding
any limits so they can curtail their usage and avoid costly fees.
In addition, it provides daily and monthly usage charts to track
usage patterns relative to their plan's data limit across three
different categories: cellular/3G/4G usage, Wi-Fi usage, and
cellular roaming usage. This new feature for Mobile Security for
iOS extends the existing full feature set that includes SafeSurfing
to protect against dangerous web sites, Lost Device Protection to
locate a missing device, Privacy Scanner for Facebook, Security for
antivirus and jailbreak detection, and Backup & Restore of the
address book.
Mobile Security for Android is already a top-ranking app in
Google Play with tens of million users worldwide. The May 2014 AV-Test report showed that thisTrend
Micro app earned the top spot in malware detection among all mobile
apps. Trend Micro Mobile Security is also certified by PC Computer
Labs (PCSL) and AV-Comparatives.
Special Promotion for a Limited Time
For a limited time, Trend Micro has two promotions available for
Mobile Security for Android and iOS products, including
$10 off the purchase price of the
premium version of Mobile Security for the first month
(Sept 16- Oct. 16, 2014). The second
promotion is an extended trial time from 30 days to 60 days for the
premium version.
Mobile Security for Android and iOS are part of the Trend Micro
Security 2015 multi-level and multi-device protection. Go to Google
Play store to download: www.trendmicro.com/mobilesecurity-pe.
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global
leader in security software, strives to make the world safe for
exchanging digital information. Built on 25 years of experience,
our solutions for consumers, businesses and governments provide
layered data security to protect information on mobile devices,
endpoints, gateways, servers and the cloud. Trend Micro enables the
smart protection of information, with innovative security
technology that is simple to deploy and manage, and fits an
evolving ecosystem. All of our solutions are powered by cloud-based
global threat intelligence, the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection
Network™ infrastructure, and are supported by more than 1,200
threat experts around the globe. For more information, visit
TrendMicro.com.
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