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]