What is a Ransomware? Ransomware is malware that prevents or limits users in accessing their devices. This forces its victims to pay the ransom through online payment methods to restore access or get their data back. How can I get infected? Users who visit malicious or compromised websites may have downloaded the ransomware, unwittingly. It can also arrive […]
Privacy Scanner scans your web browsers for privacy risks to ensures your personal information stays private and protected. Make sure that the Trend Micro Toolbar is installed on these browsers: Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer Watch this easy setup guide to start using the Privacy Scanner: Supported Social Networking Sites: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Key Features […]
Set a schedule a scan on your preferred day and time convenient on when you use your computer. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Select Security & Tuneup Controls > Scheduled Scans. Put a check beside Conduct a scheduled scan of the computer, then choose Set a specific schedule. Choose your preferred day, time and scan type.You can also choose Smart Schedule if you want the program to […]
Close your Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express first before enabling the toolbar. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Select Internet & E-mail Controls > Spam and emailed files. Put a check beside Filter out unsolicited advertisements and other unwanted email messages. Click Apply, then click OK to save the changes. Open Microsoft Outlook to start using the toolbar. Related Info Supported Email Programs Supported Email Protocols Source : Official Trend Micro […]
Trend Micro Firewall Booster is automatically activated to provides additional network-level protections, including a Network Virus Scan and Anti-Botnet protection. To enable it manually: Open Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Select Internet & E-mail Controls > Network. Put a check beside Activate the Firewall Booster to enhance the protection given by the Windows Firewall and detect botnet programs that can hijack your […]
System Startup lets you speed up the startup process of your computer or lets you load the security drivers to have the strongest security as soon as possible. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Click Other Settings. Select System Startup, then choose your preferred Startup type: Extra Security: Loads Trend Micro Security Drivers first for extra protection. Your computer is […]
A proxy server allows computers to make indirect network connections to other network services. This feature is turned ON automatically but does not work unless you enter the proxy information. If you are not sure about your proxy settings, please contact your Network Administrator. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Click Other Settings. Choose Network Settings, then put a check beside Use […]
Smart Protection Network is a global threat intelligence that rapidly and accurately collects and identifies new threats, delivering instant protection for data wherever it resides. How it works Automatically correlates information about security risks found on millions of computers worldwide to help develop protection against new threats faster. The more people participate, the more effective this […]
Change the background picture and animation effects on your Trend Micro program to make it more personalized and unique. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Click Other Settings. Select Background and Animation. Choose an image on the list or click Edit to upload a new one: Click Browse to select a picture. Choose your preferred picture, then click Open. Adjust the picture size and cropping, then click OK. Click Apply, […]
The Trend Micro Toolbar uses a rating system to tell you if sites you are searching for are safe or not. It will appear automatically in your web browsers if you select Display the Trend Micro Toolbar on supported web browsers in the Program Settings. You can also check this video on how to add Trend Micro Toolbar without using […]