'Don't Let Viruses Spoil your Summer,' Urges Security Expert
Trend Micro Middle East, a leading global provider of network anti-virus and Internet security software services, has launched a Safe Computing Advisory Campaign focused on consumers during the summer holiday season. The security drive is designed to highlight the importance of updating software protection on personal computers throughout the home upon returning from summer breaks.
Desktop PCs are usually the last consideration when heading away on a summer holiday, and users often neglect to disconnect their PCs while away on a summer break, on some occasions even leaving them switched on. Once home again, users may also forget to download the latest patches against new viruses before they start surfing the Web again, which may lead to potential virus threats.
"It's easy to overlook the key issue of network security when going away for the summer, especially when it's coupled with the excitement of getting away for a well-deserved break. However, remembering to update all PCs throughout the home with the latest anti-virus software is vital to protecting stored information and attacks from viruses," said Justin Doo, managing director of Trend Micro in the Middle East and Africa.
Trend Micro is working closely with retail partners to help them remind all current users how important and how simple it is to install updated network protection on their computing devices.
"There tends to be a lack of consideration for home PCs and network security issues following a long break away," said Doo. "Security needs to be the first concern after turning your PC on following a holiday. You need to update your operating system with all new patches and fixes from your security provider, and look to install effective anti-virus, firewall, and anti-spam technology."
For home users and small businesses, Trend Micro offers the Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 12 Superior protection for PC and home network. It protects PCs and home networks against all types of viruses, worms, Trojans, and blended threats -including network viruses, like MYDOOM and SASSER.
Trend Micro's portfolio of security solutions blocks hackers, detects and removes spyware, guards against phishing attacks, filters unwanted content, and minimizes spam. Additional features include Home Network Control and Wi-Fi Intrusion Detection.
Virus activity in the Middle East recently rose to a 22 month high. Analysts say that this could be because IT managers and home computer users became less focused on the need to regularly update their anti-virus software, after a quiet period in the early months of the year.
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