14 DAY TRIAL // Trend Micro, one of the leaders in the mobile security market, has recently announced the availability of its first application for the Android platform. Trend Micro Mobile Security is just one of the many applications for the Android operating system that the company has planned to release.
According to the developer, Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android protects digital files and secures banking transactions on Android devices by identifying and stopping online threats before they can attack.
“Trend Micro has a proven track record of being a long-time leader in the mobile security market, from protecting Windows Mobile 2003 devices to our recent Trend Smart Surfing iPhone application,” said Carol Carpenter, general manager of Trend Micro consumer and small business.
“With the Android platforms rapid growth, cybercriminals will be rushing to take advantage of these mobile devices anyway they can. Trend Micro Mobile Security highlights our continuing goal of protecting our customers anytime, on any device,” added Carpenter.
Some of the key features of the security solution include:
- Safe surfing: Protects your identity and banking information from phishing attacks on fraudulent websites; - Parental controls: Prevents your children from accessing inappropriate content on Android devices; - Download protection: Stops you from downloading fraudulent or malicious Android apps; - Call and text filtering: Blocks unwanted phone calls or text messages (SMS/MMS). Trend Micro Mobile Security is compatible with all smartphones running Android 2.0 or higher and requires 4MB minimum storage space (7MB recommended).
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android is available for download from the Android Market for $3.99. A free 30-day trial is also available for download.
Trend Micro is one of leaders in Internet content security with over 20 years of experience. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan, and it has more than 4,400 people employed in 23 countries.
