Trend Micro announces PC-cillin 2002

BANGALORE: Trend Micro, Inc., a company dealing in network antivirus and Internet content security solutions, has announced the availability of PC-cillin 2002, the latest version of its consumer desktop antivirus solution, to help protect home users from the next generation of viruses and malicious code. At $39.95, PC-cillin 2002 sets a new standard for value in consumer desktop AV protection.

It is available today for download at the Trend Micro website www.trendmicro.com. PC-cillin 2002 brings Trend Micro's enterprise class antivirus technology to home users in an easy-to-use and affordable solution. PC-cillin 2002 is designed to block all types of viruses, including newer threats that can be passed through Web sites, email, network servers, CD-ROMs or floppy disks and open doors to private or confidential information.

The product also offers security to prevent access to offensive Web sites and provides home users with a reliable and manageable antivirus solution. PC-cillin 2002 is compatible with all Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The integrated personal firewall in PC-cillin 2002 is designed to effectively secure the personal computer from hostile attacks and information theft, protecting the integrity of consumers' data and safeguarding their computers from hidden threats. This means that whether home users are accessing the Internet with cable modem, DSL or dial-up, they can be protected from hackers.

In addition to providing protection during synching and device-resident protection, PC-cillin 2002 includes real-time antivirus solutions for Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld devices, automatically scanning every application before it is executed or launched. Trend Micro's PC-cillin 2002 is available for free download, 30 day evaluation pack from www.trendmicro.com. Home users who have purchased PC-cillin 2000 within 30 days of PC-cillin 2002's release date will be offered a free upgrade to PC-cillin 2002. Current PC-cillin 2000 customers who made their purchase more than 90 days prior to the new release can upgrade to PC-cillin 2002.

To receive the full benefits of this latest release of PC-cillin 2002, Trend Micro recommends that customers with older versions of PC-cillin purchase a full version of PC-cillin 2002. Downloads and upgrades will be available at the Trend Micro website at www.trendmicro.com or www.pc-cillin.com.