14 DAY TRIAL // Trend Micro has launched Smart Surfing, a free web browsing tool for iPhone and iPod touch that allegedly offers protection against web threats by blocking access to malicious websites. According to Trend Micro, Smart Surfing uses its Web Reputation technology, a component of the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, to block users of iPhone and iPod touch from accidentally accessing websites that may be designed to steal confidential information.
“Trend Smart Surfing for iPhone and iPod touch devices provides a smarter, safer experience when surfing the Web,” Trend Micro says. “It is the first secure browser to provide enhanced Web threat protection for these devices,” the company claims.
“The Web is increasingly being used by cybercriminals to steal personal and financial information. They use legitimate-appearing phishing sites; plant spyware and malware on genuine web pages; and use redirects that lead you to malicious web pages without your action or knowledge. Any device that can access the Internet is at risk,” the security firm explains.
Trend Micro further outlines on its website that Smart Surfing is powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, using advanced “in the cloud” Web Reputation technology to protect iPhone and iPod touch users from malicious Web pages.
“If you attempt to access a bad or malicious URL, Smart Surfing is designed to block access to the URL and a notification will appear in the browser,” Trend Micro assures those who are considering the tool. Available as a free download via the App Store, Smart Surfing for iPhone and iPod touch includes features such as:
- Secured by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network; - Blocks access to Web pages with malicious content; - Helps protect against phishing and pharming attacks; - Provides color-coded search results to easily identify harmful Web pages; - Easy-to-modify protection strength level and notifications; - Supports browsing multiple Web pages at the same time.