NEW DELHI, INDIA: Transcend Information, Inc., a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, today announced that it has teamed up with one of the world’s leading virus protection software and service providers, Trend Micro, Inc., to pre-install latter’s advanced USB Security software on its popular JetFlash V85 USB Flash Drive.

Users shall now have the double advantage of Transcend’s quality hardware and proven Trend Micro software and can share, store and manage their valuable data more safely and securely than ever before, said a press release.

Trend Micro USB Security is a unique software program specially developed to protect against malicious content in files transferred toUSB Flash Drives. With its easy-to-use interface and simple one-step activation process, Trend Micro USB Security protects the JetFlash V85 from the first moment it is connected. Upon finding threats, the software alerts the user and moves all dangerous files to a hidden quarantine folder.

When the JetFlash V85 is plugged into a computer with Internet access, Trend Micro USB Security will automatically download and install the latest security updates directly onto the drive. With the powerful Trend Micro USB Security built-in software, Transcend's JetFlash V85 AntiVirus USB Flash Drive can freely be used in any computer without having to worry about malicious data hitching a ride while transferring files.

“USB Flash Drives have gained immense acceptance in India however, there is very little awareness amidst the users regarding protection against threats like auto run malware being spread through malicious websites. Our new JetFlash V85 USB Flash Drive preloaded with advanced Trend Micro USB Security software will prove to be a boon to our customers,” said Austin Huang, regional head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend.

Transcend JetFlash V85 USB Flash Drive with Trend Micro USB Security software comes with 3 years of warranty. The 2GB capacity variant is available for Rs. 1000, the 4GB model is available for Rs. 1200 while the 8GB capacity variant is available for Rs. 1900.