Trend Micro releases PC security software

Antivirus company Trend Micro on Monday announced the latest version of its desktop protection software for consumers, PC-cillin Internet Security 2004. The product competes with Symantec's Norton Internet Security and Network Associates' McAfee security software and services.

The software includes virus scanning and protection, a personal firewall, spyware detection, spam blocking and Web site filtering. The software is priced at $49.95 and is sold through Trend Micro's Web site and authorized resellers.