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Trend Micro Offers ¥10 Billion Free Cybersecurity Licenses Amid AI Threats
Trend Micro provides ¥10 billion worth of free cybersecurity licenses to combat AI-driven attacks in Japan.
In brief
Trend Micro provides ¥10 billion worth of free cybersecurity licenses to combat AI-driven attacks in Japan. Trend Micro is giving up to ¥10 billion in free Trend Vision One licenses to Japanese businesses and individuals to address surging AI-powered cyberattacks. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Emergency Cyber Support for Japan
Trend Micro announced emergency support measures for the Japanese market on the 19th in response to a sharp rise in cyberattacks exploiting AI.
Free Cybersecurity Licenses for Corporations
The company will provide up to ¥10 billion (approximately $63.2 million) worth of Trend Vision One licenses free of charge to corporate customers.
Extended Free Periods for Individuals and SMEs
Trend Micro extended the free period for its consumer anti-fraud app to 90 days and offers small and medium-sized business services free for 60 days.
Forward Deployed Engineers
The company will begin dispatching specialist personnel known as Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to support customers on-site.
Cyber Incidents in Japan
607 incidents of cyber damage in Japan were publicly disclosed between January and September 2026, exceeding the 594 cases reported for all of 2025.
AI-Driven Attack Trends
President Eva Chen noted attacks use stolen credentials to chain new attacks and exploit AI for rapid, short-timeframe tactics.
Japan's Vulnerability
Chen cited Japan's high personal information accuracy and SMEs in manufacturing as particularly vulnerable to AI-driven attacks.
The essence
Trend Micro is giving up to ¥10 billion in free Trend Vision One licenses to Japanese businesses and individuals to address surging AI-powered cyberattacks.
