Trend Micro Extends Agreement with Microsoft Corp. to Continue Provision of Antivirus Scanning for Windows Live Hotmail Customers

Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704), a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, today announced that its previous agreement with Microsoft Corp. has been extended to the successor to MSN Hotmail, Windows Live Hotmail. Trend Micro will continue providing real-time antivirus scanning and cleaning protection to approximately 280-million active Windows Live Hotmail and MSN Hotmail email accounts.

Through the one-year agreement, Trend Micro provides users of Windows Live Hotmail with award-winning scanning and detection services that provide automatic protection every time email attachments are sent and received, helping to ensure a security-enhanced Internet experience. Antivirus technology and services from Trend Micro help protect email messages and attachments in Windows Live Hotmail by scanning in real-time for viruses, Trojans, worms, and other malicious threats.

“We are pleased to renew and extend our relationship, a testament to the quality of our security technology and services, and the responsive collaborative business approach we take together,” said Punit Minocha, vice president, business development, Trend Micro. “As Internet threats remain a top concern among consumers worldwide, Microsoft can rely on Trend Micro—with our proven track record in delivering a scalable antivirus engine and rapid-response service—to continue safeguarding e-mail for the hundreds of millions Windows Live Hotmail customers worldwide.”

Trend Micro Incorporated is a pioneer in secure content and threat management. Founded in 1988, Trend Micro provides individuals and organizations of all sizes with award-winning security software, hardware and services. With headquarters in Tokyo and operations in more than 30 countries, Trend Micro solutions are sold through corporate and value-added resellers and service providers worldwide. For additional information and evaluation copies of Trend Micro products and services, visit our Web site at www.trendmicro.com.