Mobile security solution protects personal data from malicious
threats, fraudulent websites, fake banking apps and more
With individuals conducting traditionally offline activities such as
financial services and shopping online on smart devices, more
comprehensive mobile security is required to protect users’ personal and
private information from malicious activity. Therefore, Trend
Micro Incorporated (TYO:
4704; TSE:
4704), a global leader in security software and solutions, today
announced the availability of its latest version of Trend
Micro™ Mobile Security™ for Android™ and iOS™ devices, providing
comprehensive protection with new capabilities to defend against fake
banking, shopping and financial apps, as well as features to increase
device performance and capacity.
“Mobile threats have increased in sophistication as well as quantity,
with our team identifying more than 7.1 million threats through the
first half of 2015 on the Android platform alone, making smart device
security an essential element for consumers to safely enjoy their
digital life,” said Brook Stein, director of product management,
consumer Internet security Trend Micro. “The newest version of Trend
Micro Mobile Security provides advanced protection and privacy, while
also boosting device performance and battery life, allowing individuals
to rest easy knowing their personal data is always protected.”
As cybercriminals continue to target the Android platform, Mobile
Security for Android seamlessly safeguards against viruses, malicious
apps and fraudulent websites. This new release includes an enhanced
malware scanner that provides an extra layer of protection against fake
banking apps. Utilizing Trend Micro’s cloud-based security via the Smart
Protection Network™, and the Mobile App Reputation Service, Trend Micro
Mobile Security for Android stops most threats before they reach the
users’ device. The Mobile Security app also assists users in their daily
routine by protecting their privacy on Facebook, backing up their
contact list and photos, helping prevent identity theft, and locating
their devices. A new app manager feature helps users assess and remove
unused or unwanted apps to free up additional memory and joins a suite
of other battery and memory optimizing capabilities.
Mobile Security for iOS provides comprehensive protection from online
phishing scams, privacy threats, and personal data theft. An enhanced
SafeSurfing secure web browser boosts performance and provides HTML 5
support for an advanced browsing experience. The security intelligence
driving web threat protection in Mobile Security for iOS comes from the
same enterprise grade Smart Protection Network ™ cloud-based security
infrastructure that powers Mobile Security for Android and all of Trend
Micro’s security solutions. Mobile Security for iOS also assists in
backing up your contact list and helping recover lost or stolen iOS
devices in addition to allowing iOS users to scan their Facebook and
Twitter privacy settings.
For more information about the latest versions of Trend Micro Mobile
Security and their features, visit: http://blog.trendmicro.com/get-your-mobile-mojo-on-and-do-great-things-online-safely/.
To learn more about Trend Micro’s mobile solutions, visit: http://www.trendmicro.com/us/home/products/mobile-solutions.
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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