Here are the new features and enhancements included in the latest version of Trend Micro Security for Windows:
Stronger Protection
- Continuous enhancements to Trend Micro Security’s detection capabilities for various types of threats.
- Protection against suspicious or unauthorized encryption or modification – helps protect your files from ransomware by blocking suspicious changes.
- Email Defender now supports Yahoo Mail (previously only Gmail and Outlook). This allows you to scan for threats and protect your webmail across more platforms.
- AI App Protection adds security for AI applications by preventing unauthorized modifications.
Subscription & Updates
- Offers both trial (30‑day) and paid use, including a view of subscription details such as expiration dates.
- Access to the latest version – receive new features automatically or manually whenever updates are available.
Feature Enhancements
Browser Notification Scam on Settings
- You can now enable or disable this feature by checking or unchecking Block potentially dangerous websites if you prefer not to see pop‑up notifications.
- For more details: Suspicious Browser Notifications Warning
Mute Mode availability
- When enabled, this mode temporarily pauses notifications, alerts, and pop‑ups so you can work, play, or watch videos without distractions.
- For more details: Stop Non-Critical Pop Ups with Trend Micro Mute Mode
Secure Erase availability
- Lets you permanently delete files to ensure they cannot be recovered, protecting your personal and sensitive information.
- For more details: Delete Files Permanently with Trend Micro Secure Erase
Security Report availability
- Provides a summary of recent security events and actions so you can easily understand how your computer is being protected.
- For more details: View Your Trend Micro Security Report: Step-by-Step Guide
Wi-Fi Advisor availability
- Helps keep you safe on Wi-Fi by checking the security of the networks you connect to and alerting you to potential risks.
Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit availability
- Helps detect and resolve issues with your security program, ensuring continuous protection.
Pay Guard – Protection for Banking and Shopping Sites
Pay Guard settings have been enhanced, and the following options have been added for you to choose from:
- Automatically open in Pay Guard: Banking and shopping websites automatically open in the Pay Guard browser.
- Ask me what to do: A pop‑up appears when visiting supported sites so you can choose how to proceed.
- Do nothing: No automatic redirection or Pay Guard prompts.
Ensure the Trend Micro Toolbar is installed and enabled
- If the toolbar was not previously installed or was disabled, a prompt will appear after upgrading. This ensures you have an extra layer of browser protection and access to all available features.
- For more details: Features Available in Trend Micro Toolbar for Windows
💡 Ready to Upgrade?
If you haven’t upgraded yet and want to experience the latest enhancements in Trend Micro Security for Windows on your ARM-based computer, follow the step‑by‑step instructions in the upgrade guide.