It has extra protection for your email, banking, and credit card accounts.
Trend Micro used its web reputation technology to stop me every time.
Internet threats arent the only place Trend Micro protects you.
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Trend Micro stops malicious files during the download process and places them in its quarantine folder.
All of Trend Micros programs use Advanced AI learning.
These, too, will be stopped and quarantined.
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This program didn’t have any problem finding these threats that included ransomware, Trojans, and rootkits.
Spam filters are included with all Trend Micro subscriptions.
These spam filters work with both paid and free email accounts.
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Trend Micro uses every possible trick to keep you safe from ransomware, too.
However, not all of Trend Micros products include this.
Windows machines are looked at more closely than others, but Android phones are close behind.
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Performance looks at two main areas.
The first is how much lag the antivirus software creates on the devices you use it on.
Trend Micro does create a noticeable slowdown, especially on mobile devices.
Usually, it doesnt affect your work too much.
It could create a problem if youre playing games online, and while watching videos.
Once a video is fully downloaded, lag shouldnt be a problem.
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I did notice that Trend Micro has a lot of popup notifications.
In some cases, I was told about an issue several times during a 60-second period.
These can be turned off, but you will need to turn off each notification individually.
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This is why I also look at how easy a program is to use when determining overall performance.
For basic antivirus protections, its really easy to simply install and press the scan button.
For something a little easier to work with, I suggest looking into eitherBitdefenderorAvast.
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Both have similar tools, but they aren’t as difficult to find our use.
It is more than a simple anti-keylogger.
Pay Guard uses additional shields to protect personal identifying information and even log-in credentials from being swiped.
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These give you even more protection against threats other than viruses and ransomware.
The first tool included with Trend Micros advanced programs is parental controls.
These help parents limit the time their kids have online while also filtering and blocking unhealthy and dangerous content.
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It also reduces the risk of cyberbullying.
A password manager is included for most advanced subscriptions.
This tool saves your login credentials, so you dont have to worry about remembering them.
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Another great inclusion is social media security tools.
These watch out for malicious downloads and links embedded in social media posts and ads.
Trend Micros highest subscription option comes with identity theft monitoring and a VPN.
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Trend Micros highest subscription option comes with identity theft monitoring and a VPN.
This includes your anmes, birthdate, social security number, and banking information.
It will also look out for login information for emails and social media accounts.
The VPN lets you work online without leaving a trail behind you.
Is it worth it?
The cost of using Trend Micro
Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security is the basic protection program available.
It only covers one Windows unit, but it starts at $20 for a whole year.
Also, this is the introductory price.
Every year after the first will cost more.
Internet Security is also only for Windows devices, but it comes with three licenses.
Building on the protection and tools included in Antivirus+, Internet Security has parental controls.
Social media protections, and system optimization.
The best protection software from Trend Mciro is its Maximum Security.
For $50, you might protect up to 5 devices, including Mac and cell phones.
You also get 24/7 support and remote diagnosis and fixes.
Higher-priced software includes password managers, parental controls, identity theft monitoring, and VPN access.
The biggest drawbacks are in performance.
