F-Secure

F-Secure Advises That Separate Passwords For E-mail And Social Networking Are An Essential Precaution

Helsinki, Finland, August 12, 2009 -- The hugely popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have become attractive targets for phishing and scamming attacks as online criminals follow the latest Internet trends that are attracting the most users.

New design and improved usability address consumers as well as security experts

Helsinki, Finland, June 11, 2009 -- It was 15 years ago this spring when F-Secure (then called Data Fellows) established the world’s first computer security vendor website. The latest version of this website at f-secure.com now introduces a new design and improved usability that aim to serve the needs of end customers as well as security specialists.

F-Secure’s latest Online Scanner finds PC malware more easily and effectively than ever and now also supports the Firefox browser.

Helsinki, Finland, June 3, 2009 -- How many times have you found yourself providing computer support for your family and friends? This summer, F-Secure Online Scanner will make that task easier. The Online Scanner checks PCs thoroughly, detecting any viruses, spyware or other malware.

F-Secure launches a new unlimited backup solution for pictures, music and all other digital content - an important addition to its range of consumer IT security solutions

Helsinki, Finland, May 14, 2009 -- Photos of a baby’s first smile, a unique music collection, a major project that took months to complete – these are just some of the precious files that are often stored only on our computers. As more and more of our lives are in digital format, the danger of losing valuable, sometimes irreplaceable files is a major emotional and practical concern.

F-Secure Protection Service for Business provides cost-effective IT security for small and medium-sized businesses, delivered by dedicated experts and world class technology

Helsinki, Finland, April 16, 2009 -- As demonstrated by the recent outbreak of the Conficker/Downadup worm, businesses and organizations remain highly vulnerable to the constantly evolving online security threats. Maintaining a high level of IT security is, however, a challenge for many small and medium-sized companies which lack the time and resources to deal with the online threats.

Helsinki, Finland, April 8, 2009 -- During the first three months of 2009, the F-Secure Security Labs have been dealing with worms, worms and more worms. We’ve seen the Conficker worm still digging away, social worms on Facebook and the first mobile worm.

Is your computer due for a spring cleaning? F-Secure data shows that users’ computers often contain old versions of software which are not up to date or no longer being used. This out-of-date software can make computers vulnerable to malicious exploits.

Helsinki, Finland, March 18, 2009 -- F-Secure data indicates that what is making computers most vulnerable to exploits are unpatched or out-of-date versions of the most widely-used software for PCs.

A miniscule 7% of parents feel their children are totally safe on the Internet

Helsinki, Finland, March 5, 2009 -- F-Secure, the global leader in providing security as a service through Internet Service Providers and mobile operators, announced results from its annual Online Wellbeing Survey. This third-party survey of Internet users aged 20-40 in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany – and for the first time – Italy, India and Hong Kong, tested respondents’ awareness of online security threats for themselves and their children.