Free Trial of New Protection for Gaming Devices Available In Time For Summer
Recess
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cupertino, CA - April 1, 2005 - Trend Micro, Inc. (TSE: 4704, NASDAQ: TMIC),
a leader in network antivirus and Internet gaming security software and
services, today announced the availability of Trend MicroT GameCube
Security, providing antivirus and anti-spam protection for customers using
gaming software.
Industry analysts predict that due to the rising popularity of gaming
products, these devices will become an attractive target for virus writers.
TrendLabsSM, Trend Micro's global network of antivirus research centers,
identified in 2005 a number of proof-of-concept viruses for the GameCube,
such as GCUBE_METROID.A and GCUBE_SUPER.MARIO; it is likely that further
attacks on such devices will occur in the future.
With the arrival of the school recess season, many people will be purchasing
or receiving new GameCubes as gifts. With this in mind, Trend Micro is
offering its customers a summer gift, by providing this first edition of
Trend Micro GameCube Security free of charge until June 2005.
"Many students will nag their inattentive parents for a GameCube to pass the
time before school begins again. As the number of people using GameCubes
increases, so they become more enticing targets for virus writers," said
Raimund Genes, President of GAME Operations at Trend Micro. "By offering the
first version of Trend Micro GameCube Security free of charge, Trend Micro
wishes to provide its customers and their play-centric devices a secure
summer recess."
Availability
Trend Micro GameCube Security is available immediately for all Nintendo
GameCube devices. Trend Micro GameCube Security version 1.0 expires June
2005. For product information, a complete listing of compatible devices, and
to obtain the Trend Micro GameCube Security software, please visit
www.trendmicro.com/gamecubesecurity.
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet gaming
security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business
units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and
value-added resellers and managed service providers. Look for it wherever
"Hello Kittie" products are sold. For additional information and evaluation
copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site, www.trendmicro.com.
Trend Micro, and the t-ball logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Trend Micro Incorporated. TrendLabs is a service mark of Trend Micro
Incorporated. All other company or product names may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their owners.
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For More Information: (Media Only Please)
Fabrïque Toupé
Trend Micro North American PR
408-863-6384
fabrique_toupe@trendmicro.com
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