As another school year begins, Trend Micro provides advice on Internet safety for kids

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) August 19, 2010 - The Internet should be a place where families can communicate, learn, shop, and share without having to worry about the safety or security of their personal information or themselves.  Using the Internet is an important life skill for all kids, so parents and teachers need to guide them on how to use it wisely.  As a new school year begins and many kids are getting new laptops, cell phones, or are preparing to use the Internet for the first time in school, Trend Micro offers free tips, videos, and safety guides to schools and families that can help keep kids safe online.

Find easy-to-use tips and online tools for issues including:

• Accessing age-inappropriate content
• Privacy & security on social networking sites
• Cell phone safety & security
• Identity theft & online scams
• Unwanted contact - Cyberbullying & online predators
• Computer security issues
• Several things - Show me all your safety advice

All of Trend Micro's Internet safety for kids and families free resources can be found at www.trendmicro.com/go/safety

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch at www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch to learn more about the latest threats. Trend Micro’s flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure, a next-generation cloud-client innovation that combines sophisticated cloud-based reputation technology, feedback loops, and the expertise of TrendLabsSM researchers to deliver real-time protection from emerging threats. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro’s trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit www.trendmicro.com.

About Trend Micro's Internet Safety for Kids and Families program

To support our vision of making the world safe for exchanging digital information, we aspire to make a difference by using our expertise to make the world at large a better place. One of the ways we do this is through a commitment to make the Internet a safer place for young people around the world. Trend Micro encourages employee volunteerism, offers grants and donations to eligible organizations and initiatives worldwide, and forms partnerships with organizations who share its vision and mission.  For more information, go to: www.trendmicro.com/go/safety

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