F-Secure Signs With Italian Operator Wind To Ensure Safe Surfing On The Internet
F-Secure, leader in software antivirus and threats protection and Wind, the first European operator offering integrated fixed, Internet and mobile telecommunications solutions have signed an agreement to offer Libero.it – the Wind portal – subscribers total security on the Internet as a managed service.
Thanks to this agreement, Libero.it customers interested in securing their Internet connection can now download Internet Security, a comprehensive suite for their home PC total security from www.libero.it to their PC. The suite combines not only antivirus but also tools to ensure against such Internet-borne threats as spyware, adware, spam, network worms, inappropriate content for children and phishing.
Furthermore, till April 30 2006, all customers of the broadband service offered by Libero ADSL will have the chance to enjoy an exclusive three month trial service of “Internet Security” at the end of which, they can subscribe to the service by connecting to www.libero.it or www.155.it
ADSL customers using other service providers will also have the opportunity of a one-month free trial, after which they can continue to subscribe for a special introductory price from www.libero.it. With the security suite as part of their Libero ADSL subscription, subscribers will be able to enjoy safe surfing without the worry of further Internet borne threats.
F-Secure solution is aimed at providing complete protection for home pc users offering such services as antivirus, firewall, antispam, antispyware, parental control and antidialer. Users will be able to choose from a series of options that ensure protection not only against well known and common threats like virus or spam, but also from unauthorized intrusion attempts, as well as children gaining access to inappropriate websites.
Speaking about the deal, Kalle Korpi, Vice President, F-Secure Service Provider Business said: “Domestic internet usage is becoming more and more commonplace and increasingly users demand a safe surfing experience without the worry,” who continued: “Internet Security suite does just that and offers a completely new formula where simplicity goes hand in hand with a great level of protection. We are extremely happy to work with Wind to provide their customers the safest and most secure Internet experience possible. “
About F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure Corporation protects consumers and businesses against computer viruses and other threats from the Internet and mobile networks. We want to be the most reliable provider of security services in the market. One way to demonstrate this is the speed of our response. According to independent studies in 2004 and 2005 our response time to new threats is significantly faster than our major competitors. Our award-winning solutions are available for workstations, gateways, servers and mobile phones. They include antivirus and desktop firewall with intrusion prevention, antispam and antispyware solutions, as well as network control solutions for Internet Service Providers. Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges since 1999, and has been consistently growing faster than all its publicly listed competitors. F-Secure headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland, and we have regional offices around the world. F-Secure protection is also available as a service through major ISPs, such as Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, PCCW and Charter Communications. F-Secure is the global market leader in mobile phone protection provided through mobile operators, such as T-Mobile and Swisscom and mobile handset manufacturers such as Nokia. The latest real-time virus threat scenario news are available at the F-Secure Data Security Lab weblog at http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/