Trend Micro Asks: 'What's Your Story?'

    
    User-generated video contest puts Internet safety, education, and
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<p>CUPERTINO, Calif., <span class="xn-chron">March 16</span> /CNW/ -- Are you handy with a video camera and have a great Internet safety story to share? Trend Micro wants to hear it. The leading content security vendor today launched the "What's Your Story?" campaign, and is calling everyone over the age of 13 to submit their videos on Internet safety.</p>
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<p>The campaign, which is sponsored and supported by the Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids & Families initiative and its partners, is designed to help parents, teachers and youth become more aware of Internet safety issues so young people can be smart and safe when it comes to using the Internet. Through this program, Trend Micro is enabling kids, parents and educators to be smart about Internet safety through employee volunteerism, partnerships with organizations who share the same mission, and supporting causes that promote the Internet safety of kids around the world.</p>
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<p>"When Trend Micro first launched Internet Safety for Kids & Families in 2008, we made a commitment to providing quality, practical information to those who have a stake in keeping young people safe on the Internet," said <span class="xn-person">Lynette Owens</span>, director of corporate outreach for Trend Micro. "We hope the "What's Your Story?" campaign will be a fun, meaningful, and relevant way for people to share their creative sides, and promote Internet safety at the same time."</p>
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<p>Below is a brief contest overview:</p>
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    Prizes       One US$10,000 grand prize, four US$500 category prizes
    Deadline     Upload by April 30, 2010
    Content      Videos must address one of four Internet safety categories
    Eligibility  Residents of U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec), 13 years 
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<p>Winners will be announced in late May, and the winning video will be promoted in June during Internet Safety Month in the U.S.</p>
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<p>Trend Micro is joined by Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely, and the Identity Theft Resource Center to help select and promote the winners of this contest. These highly respected organizations are dedicated to raising awareness about Internet safety issues.</p>
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<p>To upload your video, or for more information, visit: <a href="http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/Home.do">http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/Home.do</a></p>
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    For tips on staying safe online, visit:
    http://us.trendmicro.com/us/about/internet-safety-for-kids/

    About Trend Micro:
    
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<p>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 <a href="http://www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch">www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch</a> 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(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) infrastructure, a next-generation cloud-client innovation that combines sophisticated cloud-based reputation technology, feedback loops, and the expertise of TrendLabs(SM) researchers to deliver real-time protection from emerging threats. A transnational company, with headquarters in <span class="xn-location">Tokyo</span>, Trend Micro's trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit <a href="http://www.trendmicro.com">www.trendmicro.com</a>.</p>
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For further information: Christina Sarracino of Trend Micro, [phone], [email protected] Web Site: http://www.trendmicro.com