Grupo Intercom Teams with Trend Micro to Become the First Spanish ISP Delivering Virus Protection to its Users

Business Wire, Oct 2, 2000

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ROME--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000

Security Initiative Safeguards Subscribers From the Effects of Virus

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Trend Micro Inc. (Nasdaq:TMIC, TSE: 4704), a leading provider of enterprise antivirus and content security, has entered into an agreement with Grupo Intercom, one of Spain's leading Internet communications companies, making it the first Spanish ISP to protect its subscribers from email-borne computer viruses. Computer viruses such as the "Loveletter" virus that travel in email attachments are a real threat to businesses. By offering virus protection to its subscribers, Grupo Intercom plays a leading role in Internet security in Spain.

The agreement enables Grupo Intercom, which is owned by the British multinational Cable & Wireless, to offer its customers two services using Trend Micro's award-winning InterScan(R) VirusWall(R) technology. The first service offers virus protection which works within the Grupo Intercom network operating centre (NOC), scanning email attachments for viruses and malicious code and removing this unwanted threat before it reaches the end-user's computer. One feature of this service is that there is no software for subscribers to download or install since Grupo Intercom will be installing and maintaining protection at their NOC. The second service, HouseCall(TM), allows Grupo Intercom subscribers to scan their computers online, at no charge, by visiting a Grupo Intercom web page (www.intercom.es). Users simply click the relevant icon to start scanning and HouseCall detects virus-infected files and cleans or deletes them from the user's system using the most up-to-date protection available.

"These antivirus services widen the operational scope of Grupo Intercom and position us as the first ISP in the Spanish market to resolve the problem of viruses," says Joaquim Falgueras, General Manager of Grupo Intercom. "By using Trend Micro's advanced technology, it is very easy for us to reach our targets and provide a secure Internet for users."

"People are spending more and more time online and using email to communicate with friends and business associates," says Dennis Tsou, Senior Vice President of Trend Micro. "Given the impact of viruses like the recent "Loveletter" virus, it is critical that virus protection be built into the Internet infrastructure in order to protect users from these types of threats. As a member of the eDoctor(TM) Global Network, Grupo Intercom is taking a leadership role in building this virus protection infrastructure."

Trend Micro's eDoctor(TM) Global Network is a worldwide antivirus service initiative designed to provide a better defence against Internet viruses by building virus protection into the Internet infrastructure. The network is comprised of service providers who have selected Trend Micro technology, services and support to provide their customers with value-added Internet antivirus security services. For more information about becoming a member of the eDoctor Global Network, please visit Trend Micro's website at, http://www.trend.com/ios.> About Grupo Intercom

Grupo Intercom is one of the leading Spanish companies in the Information Technology sector. Since its establishment in Barcelona, Grupo Intercom has undergone continuous growth, with new services offerings and business diversification. It is now in a position to provide its customers with "Global Internet Solutions." Grupo Intercom is a subsidiary of Cable and Wireless.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro provides centrally controlled server-based Internet virus protection and content-filling products and services. By protecting information that flows through Internet gateways, email servers, and file servers, Trend Micro allows companies and service providers worldwide to stop viruses and other malicious code from a central point before they ever reach the desktop.

Trend Micro's corporate headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan, with business units in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Trend Micro's European headquarters is located in Maidenhead, England. Trend Micro's products are sold through a network of corporate, value-added resellers. Evaluation copies of all of Trend Micro's products may be downloaded from its awarding winning web site, http://www.antivirus.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the quality of anti-virus protection provided to Grupo Intercom's customers as a result of using Trend Micro's products. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to the effectiveness of the Company's products in protecting against computer viruses, and other risks indicated in the Risk Factors section of Trend Micro's annual report on Form 20-F dated May 24, 2000. The annual report is on file with the SEC. Actual results could differ materially. Trend Micro assumes no obligation to update this information.