The combination of F-Secure’s Mobile Anti-Virus and M-Systems' MegaSIM® platform for high-density SIM cards is set to protect mobile subscribers from viruses, Trojan horses and worms
3GSM WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA - M-Systems (Nasdaq: FLSH), a
leader in smart personal storage, and F-Secure (OMX:FSE), a world
leader in content security solutions for mobile phones, today
announced a mobile anti-virus solution for deployment on
high-density SIM cards powered by M-Systems’ MegaSIM® platform. The
combination of the MegaSIM platform and F-Secure’s Mobile
Anti-Virus is set to protect mobile handsets and mobile network
operators (MNOs) from viruses, Trojan horses, and worms, ultimately
enabling smarter mobile services.
With the increased usage of mobile devices with open operating
systems, MNOs need improved protection against viruses, Trojan
horses, and worms. Nowadays, smartphones are at risk since, they
are similar in functionality to actual personal computers. Their
vulnerability arises from the presence of an open operating system
that, allowing for an Internet connection, exposes the phone to
risks from such activities as sending of e-mail messages, exchange
of MMS and WAP messages, as well as the use of accessories and
tools. Communications that take place through Bluetooth or infrared
connections become therefore potential vehicles for viruses. The
MegaSIM platform for high-density SIM cards includes smart card
level security, physical and protocol integrity, and a high-speed
data protocol. The MegaSIM platform enhances F-Secure’s Mobile
Anti-Virus. F-Secure’s software-based protection can now also be
installed directly onto the high-density SIM rather than tied to
the handset, so that mobile networks operators can send updates
directly over a wireless connection. In addition, the MegaSIM
platform can store a personal subscription key, so that the
subscriber can be protected against viruses both on their work and
private handsets - simply by transferring the SIM card.
“The latest generation cellular phones are no longer pure
communication devices: they are intelligent multimedia centers to
be used both for work and leisure and therefore cellular phones
have become a potentially tempting target for attacks. It makes
sense to combine the Subscriber Identity Module(the SIM card) with
virus protection as a service providing frequent and automatic
up-dates for the user,” said Anton von Troyer, Marketing Director
of F-Secure. “It is easy to use F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus as the
service will follow the subscriber regardless of the terminal they
are using. After all, changing phones is common but changing the
SIM card happens less frequently. This will ensure continued
protection against viruses, worms and Trojans, as well as emerging
threats.”
"By offering high-density flash memory, smart card security,
high performance and processing power all within the SIM, M
Systems' MegaSIM platform brings a unique value proposition to the
mobile ecosystem," said Simone Cavallo, general manager of
M-Systems' MNO division. "The combination the MegaSIM platform with
F-Secure's Mobile Anti-Virus solution maximizes these benefits for
the MNO by enabling SIM card-based wireless anti-virus services and
a content security solution for the MNO's value-added services
layer, making mobile services smarter."
F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus and other mobile service-enhancing
applications running on high-density SIM cards powered by
M-Systems' MegaSIM platform will be publicly demonstrated for the
first time in M-Systems' booth (Hall 2, Booth E38) at the 3GSM
World Congress in Barcelona from Feb. 13-16, 2006.
About F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure Corporation is
the fastest growing publicly listed company globally in the antivirus and
intrusion prevention industry with more than 50% revenue growth of antivirus
revenues in 2004. F-Secure services and software protect individuals and
businesses against computer viruses and other threats coming through the
Internet or mobile networks. Our award-winning solutions include antivirus and
desktop firewall with intrusion prevention, antispam and antispyware solutions.
Our key strength is our proven speed of response to new threats. For businesses
our solutions feature a centrally managed and well integrated suite of solutions
for workstations and servers alike. Focused partners offer security as a service
for those companies that do not wish to build security expertise in-house.
Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges since 1999.
We have our headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and offices in France, Germany,
Italy, Japan, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom and USA. F-Secure is
supported by a global ecosystem of service partners, value added resellers and
distributors in over 50 countries. F-Secure protection is also available through
mobile handset manufacturers such as Nokia and as a service through major
Internet Service Providers, such as Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom and Charter
Communications. The latest real-time virus threat scenario news are available at
the F-Secure Antivirus Research Team weblog at http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/
About M-Systems
M-Systems has been transforming raw flash material into
smarter storage solutions since 1989. From embedded flash drives
deployed in millions of mobile handsets to U3 USB smart drives
designed for leading global brands, M-Systems creates, develops,
manufactures and markets smart personal storage solutions for a
myriad of applications targeting high growth markets.
More information is available online at
http://www.m-systems.com.
M-Systems. Made smarter.
