F-Secure unveils its latest in mobile security

F-Secure announced the launch of its latest mobile product, F-Secure Mobile

Security. In addition to previous versions of F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus, the

F-Secure Mobile Security for S60 third edition now features a firewall to guard

against mobile malware threats and intrusion attempts. The addition of the

firewall now evolves F-Secure Mobile Security to the status of a full security

product. F-Secure is the first mobile security vendor to offer a complete mobile

security solution with firewall for devices based on S60 third Edition and

Symbian OS v9.

The addition of a firewall represents an important step forward for the level

of protection available for smart-phones and multimedia computers. These devices

now have Wi-Fi connectivity, which helps end-users to take full advantage of

rich Internet experiences. The firewall featured in the new F-Secure Mobile

Security solution has pre-defined firewall profiles for regulating both incoming

and outgoing traffic, providing easy and automatic protection.

KIMMO ALKIO: People should realize that smart-phones too can be attacked through a Wi-Fi connection and not only by mobile viruses

Commenting on the new product, Kimmo Alkio, President and CEO, F-Secure said,

“We are delighted to continue our work in the vanguard of creating a secure

environment for smart-phone users. The actions of smart-phone operating system

vendors such as Symbian have increased the general security level in

smart-phones against mobile viruses.”

The added firewall feature is important as most new smart-phones have access

to wireless public networks available for example at airports and other public

places. “People should realize that smart-phones too can also be attacked

through a Wi-Fi connection and not only by mobile viruses,” he said.

F-Secure Mobile Security will be available at the price of €34,95 through

F-Secure resellers as well as through the leading mobile operators. The solution

can also be purchased using the F-Secure eStore at http://www.f-secure.com/estore

A free 30-day trial of F-Secure Mobile Security is available in the F-Secure

Mobile Portal at http://f-secure.mobi. All existing customers of F-Secure Mobile

Anti-Virus for S60 Third edition will get application update free of charge.

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