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| Issue 24 | September 2009 |
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Trend Micro Ranked #1 in Malware Protection in Independent Tests
NSS Labs new benchmark testing methodology tests anti-malware in online environments. NSS Labs compared leading endpoint security solutions using "real world" testing methods that go beyond simple detection to provide an unbiased report of security performance. This noncommissioned, unsponsored test proves that Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™, our unique in-the-cloud security, provides superior protection. OfficeScan™ 10, powered by the Smart Protection Network, ranked #1 in both malware protection and "time to protect." Our consumer endpoint product, Trend Micro™ Internet Security, powered by Smart Protection Network, also ranked #1, compared to the leading vendor's products.
» Learn more and read the NSS Labs' reports
» See news coverage in Computerworld, InformationWeek, PCWorld |
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Rethink Web Gateway Security: URL Filtering is Not Enough
If you're relying on URL filtering to stop web threats, keep reading—your security depends on it. Today's rapidly-changing web threats demand more complete, responsive protection. InterScan™ Web Security Virtual Appliance 5.0 Advanced combines URL filtering, web reputation, and anti-malware—proven to stop more threats in a new comparison test by Cascadia Labs. And with new Advanced Reporting and Management, you gain instant visibility of web activity, enabling on-the-spot risk remediation.
» Read analyst white paper
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Invoice Spam Highlights Growing Malware Family
An emerging family of malware named BREDOLAB is growing in popularity among cybercriminals. One variant arrives as spam that falsely appears to be from Gizmodo, a popular gadget blog. The email claims the user has purchased a laptop and says to print out the attached "label" to receive the parcel. In reality, the attachment is a Trojan that can be used to run external commands. Trend Micro customers with our Web and Email Reputation technologies are safe from this threat.
» View TrendLabs Malware Blog
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Malicious Ads on New York Times Website Pose as Fake Antivirus Security
Who can you trust when malware appears to be antivirus security on a trusted website like The New York Times? The ads spawned pop-up messages falsely warning users that their computer had been infected and urging them to install fake antivirus software. Ultimately the scam allowed cybercriminals to steal credit card information. Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor at Trend Micro, says, "If you ever see a pop-up window that arrives uninvited, telling you your PC is infected, ignore it. It is a scam." He adds, "To be more fully protected in the future, make sure you install an anti-malware program that will also block malicious URLs."
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» InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance
» OfficeScan Client-Server Suite |
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Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow Switches from Symantec to Trend Micro™ Enterprise Security
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) offers online education for K-12 and has graduated more students than any other e-school. But this success was threatened by escalating zero-day attacks causing security issues. "Symantec ended up offering us less protection for more money—this was a big motivation to switch vendors," said Brad Scott, head of the IT organization at ECOT.
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Insurance Underwriter Improves Web Security and Improves ROI with InterScan™ Web Security Virtual Appliance
Bass Underwriters focuses on professional services that rely 100% on a secure Internet experience for its agents and partners. But the company's help desk was continually swamped with security-related calls. They also had a problem controlling downloads of inappropriate web content, which contributed to network saturation of 95%. In search of a better solution, IT evaluated solutions that would grow with their business.
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