Media Release: Trend Micro Announces “Win a Plasma a Day” Promotion When Purchasing PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009

November 13, 2008

Sydney, Australia November 12, 2008 Trend Micro, one of the leading global providers of online security, has launched their biggest promotion to date, giving away a 42″ LG plasma television every day between now and January 6 2009. The total prize value is over $100,000.

Anyone who purchases and registers Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009 in Australia, either online or from any reputable computer store (such as Harvey Norman, OfficeWorks, JB Hi-Fi, Big W) automatically goes into the draw. This applies to new purchases, upgrades and renewals.

David Peterson, Consumer Director for Australia and New Zealand said “This is by far our most exciting promotion we have done in our 20 year history. In total we are giving away 67 plasma TVs over the promotional period.

“So if you are thinking of updating your online security, there is no better time than now.”

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009 provides maximum protection against identity thieves and other malicious threats.

“If you regularly shop or bank online, anti-virus software is not enough. Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security suite gives you the confidence to shop and bank online because we check over three billion web pages a day. We know if a site is safe, and will keep you away from ones that aren’t,” he said.

“All keystrokes are encrypted between the keyboard and the web browser so keyloggers are completely blocked from stealing credit card numbers and passwords - even on legitimate websites. The keylogger who can steal your credit card number and passwords, on legitimate web sites, are also stopped in their tracks”

In addition to improved performance, enhanced protection and additional convenience features , PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009 also provides users with up to 60GB of online backup storage or 20GB per computer for three licenses. The extra backup storage is provided free-of-charge for 12 months through Carbonite - the leading provider of online backup services to consumers and small businesses worldwide.

Peterson said this gives PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009 users the assurance that their information is extra-secure from non-virus related issues.

“Carbonite is a straightforward PC backup program that works in the background. It’s simple ’set and forget’ model allows users to have their files copied and sychronised when their Internet connection isn’t busy. This allows for an uninterrupted user experience that is convenient and easy-to-use,” he said.

Peterson continued “Carbonite gives Australian home Internet users bigger on-line storage than ever before. The amount of backup on offer is the largest compared to what other vendors are offering.”

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security Pro 2009 with Carbonite is available for sale online and at leading retailers throughout Australia (RRP$129.95).

About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch at www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch to learn more about the threats. Trend Micro’s flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, a next generation cloud-client content security infrastructure designed to protect customers from Web threats. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro’s trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit www.trendmicro.com.au.

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About Carbonite
Carbonite launched its Online Backup service in May 2006. Carbonite’s industry-first offer of unlimited backup space for a flat low price revolutionized the market for consumer and small business backup services. So far, the company has backed up more than 3 billion files, has restored more than 200 million lost files for its customers and has a large data center where capacity is measured in petabytes. There are Carbonite users in more than 110 countries.

Founded in 2005, Carbonite believes that computer users should not have to think about backup. The company’s mission is to provide an affordable, reliable, secure and easy-to-use solution for the mainstream computer user. Carbonite is available to consumers and small businesses through numerous channels, including its corporate Web site, major US retailers and international distributors. For more information, please visit www.carbonite.com

For further information or to interview David Peterson, please contact:

Elizabeth McKenzie
Senior Account Executive
Edelman
P: 02 9291 3359
E: elizabeth.mckenzie@edelman.com

SOURCE: Trend Micro