Microsoft launched on 6.1.2005 the beta program for its new
anti-spyware program and announced a new virus removal tool.
Neither one of the announcements has a significant effect on
F-Secure's business.
The virus removal tool has been widely misunderstood as an
anti-virus product. The tool is actually a monthly updated removal
tool that can be used to clean PCs already infected by a known
virus. The tool does not in any way protect a workstation against
virus infections and can only remove a very small portion of all
viruses. The distribution of this tool is not expected to have any
effect on the sales of anti-virus products.
If Microsoft, at a future date, would announce an actual
anti-virus product that could, under specific circumstances, have a
significant effect on the markets for anti-virus products. The
effect would vary based on the pricing, licensing policies and
product competitiveness.
F-Secure Corporation
Risto Siilasmaa President and CEO
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