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## World Virus Tracking Program

Trend Micro World Virus Tracking Program provides continuous communication between Trend Micro products and the company's 24/7 threat research centers and technologies. Each new threat identified through a single customer's routine reputation check automatically updates all of Trend Micro's threat databases, blocking any subsequent customer encounters of a given threat. By continuously processing the threat intelligence gathered through its extensive global network of customers and partners, Trend Micro delivers automatic, real-time protection against the latest threats and provides "better together" security. This is much like an automated neighborhood watch that involves the community in the protection of others. The privacy of a customer's personal or business information is always protected because the threat information gathered is based on the reputation of the communication source.
Trend Micro World Virus Tracking Program collects and transfers relevant data from Trend Micro products to the Smart Protection Network for further analysis, and consequently, advanced solutions evolve. These advanced solutions further enhance the protection for clients.
Some samples of information sent to Trend Micro:

- File checksums
- Websites accessed
- File information, including sizes and paths
- Names of executable files

You can terminate your participation to the program anytime from the web console.

| ##### Tip You do not need to participate in World Virus Tracking Program to protect your computers. Your participation is optional and you may opt out at any time. Trend Micro recommends that you participate in World Virus Tracking Program to help provide better overall protection for all Trend Micro customers.

For more information on the Smart Protection Network, visit:
http://www.smartprotectionnetwork.com
Related information

- Joining the World Virus Tracking Program