Trend Micro and Authentium Join Forces to Protect Consumers Against Identity Theft

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Authentium today announced it has been selected by Trend Micro Inc. for a customer distribution agreement. The partnership allows Trend Micro™ Internet Security Pro users to purchase Authentium’s SafeCentral secure browser for a special price of $19.95.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—February 3, 2010—Authentium today announced it has been selected by Trend Micro Inc. for a customer distribution agreement. The partnership allows Trend Micro™ Internet Security Pro users to purchase Authentium’s SafeCentral secure browser for a special price of $19.95.  SafeCentral complements Trend Micro Internet Security Pro by providing an additional layer of security protection for online activities such as banking, shopping, and tax filing. SafeCentral initially will be available in English in the Trend Micro Tool Center, though the offering will soon be extended to include Japanese language.

“We’re thrilled Trend Micro has chosen SafeCentral to help further protect their customers from identity theft,” says Doug Brunt, Chief Executive Officer of Authentium. “By making SafeCentral available to Trend Micro’s loyal customer base, we are providing consumers with an additional layer of defense, as well as peace of mind, while performing important online activities. SafeCentral works alongside antivirus tools, helping to prevent malware from operating and stealing users’ sensitive data. It’s a perfect complement for customers using Trend Micro Internet Security Pro.”

“Identity thieves not only take your money, they can ruin your credit as well. Trend Micro offers fast, easy-to-use security that gives consumers peace of mind to conduct everyday online transactions,” says Richard Ku, Vice President of Consumer and Small Business Products and Services for Trend Micro. “Our commitment towards ‘ubiquitous security’ is extended through the combination of our leading consumer security products and SafeCentral’s secure browsing solution, which provides an extra ounce of defense against cybercrime and identity theft.”

SafeCentral, developed by Authentium, delivers a secure Internet session even on an already infected PC by blocking key loggers, screen stealers, and DNS redirection attacks.  Consumers using SafeCentral enjoy a higher level of security and peace of mind while online.

Trend Micro is a global leader with over two decades of expertise in endpoint, messaging, and Web security. With operations globally, Trend Micro is focused on innovative security solutions that protect against a wide range of threats including viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, botnets, and other Web attacks, including data-stealing malware.

Trend Micro’s consumer security delivers fast, easy, smart protection for consumers who want the best online protection available against cybercrime and identity theft. Trend Micro keeps consumers’ data and personal information more secure from online threats by offering significantly lighter memory load, faster installation, and more effective protection. To download and purchase the latest version of Trend Micro Internet Security Pro, please visit: http://store.trendmicro.com/store/tmamer/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.147721300/pgm.37294500.

SafeCentral is now available to Trend Micro Internet Security Pro customers here. Please visit the site to get started or learn more.

ABOUT AUTHENTIUM

Authentium develops software and services to protect consumers in a connected world. The company’s core technologies are used by leading software providers including Google and Microsoft to create or enhance industry-leading computer security products. Additionally, Authentium is the owner of the award winning Command Anti-Malware product line. The company was incorporated in 2000, and is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. For more information, visitwww.authentium.com.

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