Trend Micro Releases “Jumping Kid” To Promote Internet Safety Among Youngsters

Trend Micro Incorporated  announces the release of a new and fun initiative to promote Internet safety among the youth, “Jumping Kid”. The web-based game aims to raise awareness among families and children to address issues such as cyberbullying, online scams, computer viruses, and other online threats. The game is now available in both Chinese (http://www.trendmicro.com.hk/cn-hk/JumpingKid/) and English (http://www.trendmicro.com.hk/en-hk/JumpingKid/).

A New, Fun Way to Learn

An important aspect of Internet safety is being equipped with the knowledge to recognize the various threats online. Each time the game ends, kids are presented with interesting facts and tips about the threats that they are prone to online. For instance, the masked men represent online scams that go after private data, money, and can potentially attack kids’ personal safety.