New version of F-Secure Distributed Firewall stops worms such as Slammer

Helsinki, Finland - February 19, 2003

A new version of F-Secure Distributed Firewall has been released. The 5.50 version includes better application control, improved logging capabilities and a new, improved graphic user interface in one easy-to-use program. This release is ideally suited for home and small business computing. F-Secure Distributed Firewall enables you to safely connect to the Internet from anywhere; be it home, office, airport or hotel. The program protects your computer and confidential data against hackers and Trojans.

Generally, Internet access from homes and small businesses is open to hackers by default. Without proper software to protect it, hackers can take over your machine, access data in it and use its power for their own purposes. F-Secure Distributed Firewall protects your computer and your data from hacking attempts, Trojans and spyware. The program makes your computer invisible to hackers and fast-spreading network worms, such as Slammer. F-Secure Distributed Firewall tracks your incoming and outgoing Internet traffic with its new stateful filtering capability providing full control of network traffic.

The application control feature registers the programs contacting the Internet, providing the user with an opportunity to permit or deny the network connection. In this ways, Trojans and other spyware cannot transfer confidential information such as credit card information from the computer into the hands of the hacker. The software also logs the hacking attempts for information of the user or administrator.

F-Secure Distributed Firewall introduces an enhanced traffic-logging feature that provides evidence on a possible hacking attempt. The log file stores IP packets from an intrusion attempt in a tcpdump format that can be used for further investigations if needed.

F-Secure Distributed Firewall version 5.50 is available for Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP platforms in through F-Secure partners and F-Secure eStore at http://www.f-secure.com/estore/ . The software is available in English, Germany, Finnish, French and Swedish.

For further information, please contact:

Topi Hautanen, Product Marketing Manager
F-Secure Oyj
PL 24
FIN-00181 Helsinki
Mobile: +358 40 517 4596
Fax +358 9 2520 5017
E-mail: Topi.Hautanen@F-Secure.com