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Trend Micro is a Japanese cybersecurity company headquartered in Tokyo, specializing in antivirus protection and advanced threat prevention for home users and businesses.
Trend Micro Maximum Security provides comprehensive protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, malicious websites, and other online threats. It also includes privacy and web protection features designed to help users stay safe while browsing and using their devices.
In this review, I take a closer look at Trend Micro Maximum Security and explore its security capabilities.
Let's find out!
Interface :
Trend Micro's interface hasn't changed in several years, but it remains very simple, attractive, and—most importantly—customizable
By default, Trend decides on its own whether to switch to aggressive mode or not; I don't change that setting.
Everything is designed so that the antivirus won't cause any problems for beginners.
Malware URL : 8/8
2 dead URLs; the rest were blocked either by the web filter or by the antimalware engine.
Fake crack : 1/1
The dropper is not blocked (SFX archive) because it is password-protected.
Trend Micro blocks the program from launching, telling me it's suspicious and prompting me to delete it. So I do.
Malware Pack : 52 out of 102 threats remain
Unfortunately, Trend's antimalware engine is still just average.
But its biggest strengths are its Reputation Blocker and Behavior Blocker!
It's not perfect—Trend unfortunately left one machine infected (three infections were detected, including injections and ConnectWise)—but it could have been worse!
Final scan :
Trend : 8
KVRT : 13 (Memory infected !)
Symantec : 5
EEK : 30
Final opinion:
Trend Micro has some strong points, such as its file reputation system and a fairly intelligent behavioral blocking system.
On the other hand, it has several weaknesses, such as its handling of scripts, infections caused by RATs or infostealers, and its antimalware database, which remains too limited.
It may be a good choice if you’re particularly cautious when browsing. But if you visit risky websites, Trend Micro isn’t for you.
Trend Micro Maximum Security provides comprehensive protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, malicious websites, and other online threats. It also includes privacy and web protection features designed to help users stay safe while browsing and using their devices.
In this review, I take a closer look at Trend Micro Maximum Security and explore its security capabilities.
Let's find out!
Interface :
Trend Micro's interface hasn't changed in several years, but it remains very simple, attractive, and—most importantly—customizable
By default, Trend decides on its own whether to switch to aggressive mode or not; I don't change that setting.
Everything is designed so that the antivirus won't cause any problems for beginners.
Malware URL : 8/8
2 dead URLs; the rest were blocked either by the web filter or by the antimalware engine.
Fake crack : 1/1
The dropper is not blocked (SFX archive) because it is password-protected.
Trend Micro blocks the program from launching, telling me it's suspicious and prompting me to delete it. So I do.
Malware Pack : 52 out of 102 threats remain
Unfortunately, Trend's antimalware engine is still just average.
But its biggest strengths are its Reputation Blocker and Behavior Blocker!
It's not perfect—Trend unfortunately left one machine infected (three infections were detected, including injections and ConnectWise)—but it could have been worse!
Final scan :
Trend : 8
KVRT : 13 (Memory infected !)
Symantec : 5
EEK : 30
Final opinion:
Trend Micro has some strong points, such as its file reputation system and a fairly intelligent behavioral blocking system.
On the other hand, it has several weaknesses, such as its handling of scripts, infections caused by RATs or infostealers, and its antimalware database, which remains too limited.
It may be a good choice if you’re particularly cautious when browsing. But if you visit risky websites, Trend Micro isn’t for you.
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