Trend Micro Security for Best Buy
Protects against web threats like malicious websites, phishing attempts, and online email fraud. Reveals social media privacy risks.
- By:
- Trend Micro Inc.
- Rating:
- 3.40 (44)
- Version:
- 1.7.1579.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-19)
- Creation date:
- 2024-06-25
- Permissions:
- cookies
- tabs
- storage
- nativeMessaging
- management
- scripting
- declarativeNetRequest
- declarativeNetRequestFeedback
- system.storage
- system.cpu
- Host permissions:
- *://*/*
- Size:
- 8.53M
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Edge Add-on Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Manifest V3
Ranking
# 319 ▲ 3
User reviews
Pros
- Great overall security features for computer and browser.
- Effective at blocking malware and adware.
- Many users report long-term satisfaction with Trend Micro's effectiveness.
- Some users find the installation process straightforward.
Cons
- Frequent prompts to install the extension, even when it's already installed.
- Not user-friendly; many users struggle to determine if it is functioning correctly.
- Inconsistent or inadequate protection against phishing and banking scams.
- Reports of misleading information from Geek Squad regarding service capabilities.
Most mentioned
- Installation and user-friendliness issues.
- Frequent prompts to install despite being already installed.
- Effectiveness of the security measures against phishing and scams.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Most of the time it is ok. But sometimes it blocks what I perceive as ok web sites. Most of those are requesting political donations. Especially on my phone.
by Stephen, 2024-03-09
Has not been working.
by Danilo, 2023-02-10
I have not been able to update my new version
by Shirell, 2022-01-14
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Trend Micro Security for Best Buy requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Trend Micro Security for Best Buy is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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