Trend Micro Maximum Security is a straightforward and complete software solution worth having when you need to protect your computer against viruses, malware, Trojans and any other threats lurking on the Internet.

With the help of this application you are able to identify dangerous links in websites and social networks, safeguard your messages and data against e-mail phishing scams, as well as optimize computer performance.

The main window of the program is intuitive and user-friendly and allows you to scan your folders effortlessly. The ‘Security Report’ section enables you to view the found threats and the website blocked in the past month.

Since it protects your privacy on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, Trend Micro Maximum Security will automatically block any website or link that might harm your computer and personal data.

By accessing the ‘PC/Mobile’ tab, you are able to scan for threats when opening, saving or downloading files using the ‘PC & Internet Security’ feature, as well as recover disk space and clean up your instant messaging history with the help of ‘System Tuner’.

The ‘Privacy’ section enables you to turn on or off the social networking protection with ease. Using this feature, you will keep your files safe from security risks when visiting the most popular social networking sites. For instance, you surely noticed links posted by your friends that redirect you to inappropriate websites, except that these links were posted without the user’s consent and here is where Trend Micro Maximum Security makes the difference.

It highlights the bad websites while keeping you safe from identity thieves and malicious websites. It scans the link you want to access and displays a green arrow in case the website is safe.

The next section, namely ‘Data’ prevents hackers and spyware from stealing sensitive data such as credit card numbers and bank accounts. It can also stop children from accidentally sending out important data through e-mail.

After setting up a new password, you can stop your data from going into web pages, e-mail messages or untrustworthy websites. Simply use the provided categories or create your owns.

What’s more, by using Trend Micro Maximum Security you are able to restrict or filter website access for kids. By navigating to the Family tab, you can limit their time on the Internet, prevent specific programs from running at certain time and generate detailed reports about what they accessed while they were online. Simply choose the appropriate filters, set the time limits, then manage how and when your family uses the web and programs on your computer.

Considering all of the above, Trend Micro Maximum Security proves to be a steady and effective solution when it comes to protecting your PC and personal data against spyware by identifying dangerous links in websites, social networks and e-mails.