F-Secure Corporation has partnered with Orange to offer an
automatic antivirus service in Switzerland. The F-Secure Mobile
Antivirus Software is downloaded directly to a user’s mobile phone
from the mobile Internet portal Orange World while automatic
updates ensure the best possible protection against viruses, worms,
Trojans, etc. The F-Secure Mobile Antivirus Software can be tested
for one month free of charge. After the free trial period, virus
protection costs three Swiss francs a month.
Mobile phones are becoming increasingly multifunctional with
such features as mail exchange, data exchange using Bluetooth,
infrared or cable, receipt of MMS messages and downloads from the
Internet. Even though the risk of catching viruses, worms, Trojans,
etc. on the mobile phone is still negligible in comparison with
that in the world of PCs, the possibility of a virus attack on a
mobile phone or a PDA/Smartphone can no longer be ruled out.
"The danger of a virus attack on mobile phones, PDA/Smartphones
is still small. Nevertheless both, private persons and companies,
are showing great interest in a simple, cheap, effective security
solution. This interest was also confirmed during the pilot phase
we ran with F-Secure in the second half of 2005. Our partnership
with F-Secure enables us to meet this need. It means that we are
able to provide our customers with the security they expect when
using the many different options for mobile communication," said
Martin Troxler, Director Business Excellence at Orange, when
summing up the development.
"Orange demonstrated its customer orientation and foresight
around four years ago with its pioneering launch of the
multifunctional SPV Smartphone. Now Orange is doing it again by
providing the most comprehensive solution from F-Secure for the
protection of mobile devices against harmful content that is
available on the market. It is important that we draw the attention
of users of mobile devices to the security risks and protection
options in the field of mobile communication. The marketing
activities planned in conjunction with Orange, such as SMS
campaigns, will promote the success of our cooperation," said Antti
Vihavainen, Vice President Mobile Security at F-Secure Corporation,
who was clearly pleased about the partnership.
Simple and affordable
The F-Secure Antivirus Software can simply be downloaded
directly to a mobile phone from the mobile Internet portal Orange
World at
http://mobile.orange.ch/antivirus
. As soon as the installation file (between 400 KB and 750 KB
depending on the device) has been downloaded and the software has
been installed, automatic updating can be set and the mobile phone
can be checked for viruses. From this point on, the mobile phone is
protected against viruses, worms, Trojans and the like. The mobile
phone checks for the latest software updates and installs them
itself, either via SMS or by means of an Internet connection via
GPRS/UMTS.
The F-Secure Antivirus Software is currently available for the
following mobile phones and PDA/Smartphones: Nokia
3220/6260/6600/6630/6670/6680/6681/ 7610/N70 and N90, SPV
M500/M1000/M2000 with Windows Mobile 2003 and SPV M5000 /M3000/C550
and C600 with Windows Mobile 5.0.
The Antivirus Software may be tested for a period of one month
free of charge. For Orange customers who have subscribed to the
Express or Power Option, the data transmission when downloading the
software is already included in the monthly fee of five francs
(Express Option) or 15 francs (Power Option). If the customer has
not subscribed to the Express or Power Option, the standard
UMTS/GPRS tariffs is charged for the data transmission of the
download (this will, however, be no more than eight francs).
After the free trial period there will be a monthly charge of
three francs for the automatic F-Secure Mobile Antivirus-Software
updates. Charging is carried out simply and conveniently via SMS
messages for which charges apply (three SMS’s at one franc each).
The service can be cancelled at any time using the installed
software. Charges for data transmission when updating the Antivirus
Software are billed at the standard UMTS/GPRS rates.
Further information can be found on the Internet at
https://www.orange.ch/security
.
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 Orange Switzerland
Orange Communications AG, Lausanne, is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Orange SA/France Telecom group. On May 29, 1998 BAKOM (the
Federal Office for Communications) granted Orange the license to
build and operate a GSM 1800 MHz mobile network. On June 29, 1999
Orange was the third provider to enter the Swiss market and its own
network now has a coverage of almost 99% of the Swiss population.
In December 2000 Orange acquired one of the four UMTS licenses. By
the end of 2005 Orange’s total turnover had reached 1,356 million
francs and its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) were 395 million francs. By the end of 2005,
Orange’s customers numbered 1,249,000, the company had invested
over 3 billion francs and had 1,400 employees. For further
information about Orange visit
http://www.orange.ch
For more information, please contact:
Orange Communications SA
Therese Wenger, Director Media & PR
World Trade Center
Av. de Gratta-Paille 2
PO Box 455
CH-1000 Lausanne 30 Grey
tel +41 21 216 10 16
fax +41 21 216 10 15
Email:
therese.wenger@orange.ch
http://www.orange.ch
F-Secure Corporation
Anton von Troyer, Marketing Director
Tammasaarenkatu 7
00181 Helsinki
Finland
tel +358 9 2520 0700
Mobile +358 40 5808 670
fax +358 9 2520 50 15
Email:
anton.von.troyer@f-secure.com
