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F-Secure Mobile Security Detects 100% of Mobile Malware
In March, AV-Test tested 26 mobile malware solutions and we’re proud to announce F-Secure Mobile Secure received a protection score of 6.0 out of 6.0. Our solution blocked 100% of the representative set of malicious apps discovered in the last 4 weeks tested. Nice. The test went beyond just testing the ability to block bad […]
Our free Online Scanner is back — and now it has a superpower
If we had to sell you our new Online Scanner, it would be the easiest sale in the world. Here’s why: It’s free; it’s fast; it works on your Windows PC EVEN if you have security software from another company installed; it’s light — less than 5 MB — and doesn’t require installation; it eliminates […]
Hear Mikko Unplugged – Don’t Miss our Live Lab Webinar!
UPDATE: You can now watch a recording of this event here. Want to hear our cyber security rock star/guru Mikko Hypponen, live? Our upcoming free lab webinar is your chance! He’ll speak about the hot topics in the world of fighting malware. You’ll even have an opportunity to ask him your most burning questions. Topics […]
F-Secure helps customers enjoy their data when, where and how they want it
Content Anywhere from F-Secure enables operators to offer branded services to store and retrieve their data and content easily, flexibly and securely – giving expanded market reach, increased ARPU, and additional branding opportunities. Your customers win because they can store, sync, share and access their photos, videos, documents and other data securely, from any device. […]
F-Secure wins the Best Protection 2012 Award from AV-TEST
This is a guest post from Sami, Product Manager for F-Secure Internet Security. Some days you will remember forever. In your personal life, these irreplaceable days include the birth of your child, your wedding or visiting a new country. In business, it could be a promotion to new job, meeting an important business partner or […]
How Much Is a Petabyte? Find Out In The Cloud
The Rapid Expansion of the Cloud Space infographic From gigabytes to terabytes to petabytes, the cloud is expanding and F-Secure is a leader in with 5 data centers on 3 continents. We secure content for millions of customers around the globe and our cloud is expanding every minute of every day. We’ll be at the […]
Are you ready to sign your kids up to reverse engineer Android malware?
This is a guest post from Su Gim Goh of F-Secure Labs. Last Wednesday marked the beginning of our first lecture at the Aalto University (Espoo campus) in Finland for our Reverse Engineering Malware course for the spring 2013 semester. This course expands and continues F-Secure’s longstanding efforts to promote education in information security, which […]
Are ATMs secure?
Have you ever wondered if that machine that gives you cash make also be swiping some? Do you know how to tell if an ATM skimmer has been adding to a banking machine? Are you using your primary bank account when you travel? Then you need to watch this. Our Mikko Hypponen and Sean Sullivan […]
How do I remember strong passwords?
Mikko Hypponen and Sean Sullivan from the F-Secure Labs recently sat down to answer some questions on online banking security from our F-Secure Community. The first question dealt with remembering strong passwords. They recommended a password manager, pass-phrases and simpler passwords for less critical accounts. Here’s a system we recommend to create strong passwords […]
How to Protect Your New PC, Tablet or Phone
If you’re like me, whenever I get new PC, smartphone or tablet, the box is open and the screen is coming to life as soon as I get a chance. Here are a few suggestions to help you get off to a safe start from the moment you’ve got your system up and running. PC–Laptop […]
Safer Bank Account Sweepstakes– Win a Nexus 10 tablet with F-Secure Mobile Security
This sweepstakes is now closed. Be sure to ‘like’ us on Facebook for more giveaways and Internet safety tips. Holiday shopping is underway so we thought now was the perfect time to remind you that safe shopping leads to merry celebrations. Every year we release a list of the Most Dangerous Gifts for shoppers in […]
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‘Top 10 Most Dangerous Holiday Gifts’ for Cyber Monday 2012
Cyber Monday, the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season online, will occur this November 26, 2012, bringing with it throngs of shoppers on the hunt for the best deals and hottest products. As retailers try and get ahead by offering the same specials in store as online, the National Retail Federation is seeing a […]
4 Ways To Make Your PC Safe For Online Banking
This is a guest post from Klas, an F-Secure expert. Enjoy! You read about it in the news all the time these days: “Zeus Banking Trojan steals $1 million from U.K bank accounts”or “SpyEye: New PC virus steals your money!” More and more people are doing their banking online and criminals go where the money […]
5 ways to protect your bank account while banking or shopping online
For years, nearly anyone who is online has shopped through a web browser. And now nearly 3 out of 4 internet users do some banking online. And while banks and retailers have gotten better at protecting your private financial information, online criminals have gotten savvier at stealing it. As we prepare for the holiday season, […]
Mikko’s Sacrifice
Our Chief Research Office Mikko Hypponen is known for a lot of things. He’s known for being a code warrior, writing fantastic tweets and tracking down the makers of the world’s first PC virus: And as you can see in that video, he’s also known for his ponytail. Yesterday, Mikko did something no one expected […]
We Protect You Sweepstakes — Win an HP Pavilion Laptop and Internet Security 2013
THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS NOW CLOSED: Please ‘like’ our Facebook page for more sweepstakes and Internet security tips. We know that what we protect is more than information on your hard drives. It’s the precious memories in your digital images and videos. It’s the peace of mind that comes with knowing your personal and work documents […]
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Stay safe, discover stuff and earn rewards with ShareSafe
We’re proud to introduce the beta of our first Facebook application F-Secure ShareSafe. ShareSafe helps you share better. Win rewards for sharing great links while protecting your friends from spam and malicious links. This video shows you how it works: You earn 10 points whenever you share a link with ShareSafe. Earn even more points […]
Wow…Mikko received a standing ovation for his TED talk
The TED conference brings together some of the most prestigious thinkers in the world to share “Ideas Worth Spreading”. It’s an honor just to be selected to participate in the conference and even greater honor to be asked to give a talk. Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and several Nobel […]
Blessed are the nerds (for they break the software)
Beta programs usually have two mutually exclusive goals: To build up buzz for a new product—as in the case of Gmail and now Google +. To test and improve a piece of software nearing release. Right now we are in the middle of the beta for Internet Security 2012. And if you are now thinking, […]
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