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Award-Winning Online Malware Scanning Tool Offers Advanced Detection, Removal, and Cleaning of Viruses, Worms, Spyware, and Adware - Voluntary Donations to Benefit Non-Profit Organizations in the U.S., Europe CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trend Micro, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMIC)(TSE:4704), a leader in network antivirus and content security software and services, today announced that it will offer the cleaning option in HouseCall(TM) -- its free online consumer malware scanning service -- in return for voluntary donations that will be given to two public service organizations in the United States and Europe. Trend Micro(TM) HouseCall was first launched in May 1997, providing users with an easy Web-based method for scanning and cleaning computers of viruses, worms, and other malicious code. Originally developed as an antivirus scanning tool, the service can now detect and remove spyware and adware as well. One of the most comprehensive free security tools available today, HouseCall cleaning is now being offered in the U.S. and EMEA in return for a charitable donation. After utilizing the service, users can contribute a voluntary donation through a simple process set up via links on Trend Micro's Web site. Proceeds (minus any transaction fee) will be donated to Close the Gap, a European non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium, and Schools Online, based in the United States. Headquartered at the University of Brussels, Close the Gap focuses on closing the digital divide between the northern and southern regions of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The organization provides considerable support to African countries. Further information can be found at http://www.closethegap.be/. Schools Online is a public benefit organization that represents the educational arm of Relief International. It helps students gain access to the Internet and utilize online communication and information resources for learning and cross-cultural dialogue. The organization provides technology and Internet access, establishes Internet learning centers, fosters professional development for teachers, supports online cross-cultural projects, and shares knowledge and experience. For further information, visit http://www.schoolsonline.org/. "Trend Micro firmly believes that it has a social responsibility to help people benefit from opportunities that the Internet offers," said Raimund Genes, Trend Micro's chief technologist of anti-malware. "During this holiday season, we're demonstrating that commitment. By donating HouseCall proceeds to these two organizations, our users and our company can jointly affect the prospects of others who do not have the same opportunities." Trend Micro has extended HouseCall's browser support beyond Microsoft Internet Explorer to include other browsers like Mozilla (Firefox), and NetScape. In addition to supporting Microsoft 98/NT4.0/W2K/W2K3/XP SP2, HouseCall is now compatible with non-Windows operating systems like Solaris and Linux. The new version of Trend Micro HouseCall is available on the company's Web sites. To access the service, visit http://www.trendmicro.com/. In addition to the consumer version, the HouseCall technology is available as a standalone product for service providers and enterprise organizations, providing businesses with greater security for their online customers and cost containment for support teams. About Trend Micro Trend Micro, Incorporated is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site at http://www.trendmicro.com/ . NOTE: Trend Micro, the t-ball logo and HouseCall are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. All other company or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners. DATASOURCE: Trend Micro, Inc. CONTACT: Mike Haro, PR Manager of Trend Micro, Inc., +1-408-850-1069, or Web site: http://www.trendmicro.com/

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