Trend Micro release Web Protection Add-on

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Trend Micro release Web Protection Add-on

by Brad Linder Apr 10th 2008

The security minded folks at Trend Micro have released a new tool that provides real-time protection from internet threats. The Web Protection Add-On monitors any HTTP request made by any program on your computer, so it's not simply an add-on for one web browser. Rather, it will scan every URL you visit and every file you download. If the program finds malware, it will provide a pop up warning message.

The program provides some level of protection against bots and other malicious code. You can also configure it to use a Proxy server. But it's meant to be used in conjunction with other anti-virus, anti-spyware applications. The Web Protection Add-On isn't meant to be a complete Windows security suite.

Trend Micro's Web Protection Add-On is available now as a 60-day free download. There's no clear indication of what the full version of the program will cost.

[via AppScout]

Tags: trend-micro, web-protection, web-protection-add-on

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Transcontinental said 4:54PM on 4-10-2008

Besides your birth certificate and social profile, a valid email address is required to receive the download link. This is serious business, so postpone any jokes :)
I've downloaded. Wait (test) and see ...

Transcontinental said 5:19PM on 4-10-2008

Install notified : "Please uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 before installing Trend Micro Web Protection Add-on"

So, here is a product proposed as a 60-day trial, with no hint of the price nor of the development issue, which asks me to uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security prior to the install of their what remains beta project.

They must be joking : haven't laughed so much since New Year!

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