Independent tests prove the power of F-Secure Anti-Virus

Helsinki, Finland - June 10, 2003

F-Secure Corporation, a leading provider of centrally-managed security solutions, has received further recognition for the virus detection and removal capabilities of its F-Secure Anti-Virus product from leading trade magazines and independent testing labs in the world. The Company’s virus scanning and protection system F-Secure Anti-Virus was given the VB100 award for the third time in a row. The product was also nominated for the "Best in Test" award of the Swedish Internetworld magazine, and the French Décision Micro & Réseaux gave the product highest points for performance. In addition, The Virus Test Center of the University of Hamburg ranked F-Secure’s detection rates to be excellent in all categories.

F-Secure's security product, F-Secure Anti-Virus version 5.41, was tested at the Virus Bulletin magazine's February 2003 issue. The product detects viruses 100% and was granted the prestigious "VB100%" award for the 3rd time in a row.

“The independent test results of the Virus Bulletin magazine demonstrate once again that F-Secure is the technology leader in virus protection”, says Manager of Anti-Virus Research Mikko Hypponen from F-Secure. “The VB100% award and our swift response to new threats ensure our customers a continuous peace of mind.”

F-Secure Anti-Virus 2003 was also nominated for the "Best in Test" award in an antivirus test conducted by the Swedish Internetworld magazine in March 2003. The magazine particularly praised the ease of use of the program: "Unbelievably easy to use. Virus protection, updates and subscription each are found behind a button. Spartan, has yet all you need."

The French magazine Décision Micro & Réseaux recommends ("Décision Recommandé") F-Secure's antivirus product. According to the magazine, F-Secure Anti-Virus obtains the best performance in virus detection thanks to its three scanning engines. Its administrator console is equally the most multifunctional.

100 % in tests by the University of Hamburg Virus Test Center

The Virus Test Center of the University of Hamburg is a well-known institution for testing anti-virus programs for virus detection and disinfection rates. Virus tests are carried out in February and in April. The VTC tests include dozens of categories, based on detecting different types of viruses under different operating systems. In the file virus and macro virus categories, F-Secure Anti-Virus scored 100 %. Of the script viruses, no antivirus program scored full points, but F-Secure Anti-Virus found 99.5 %. F-Secure ranked the best in the test with the highest overall average in the file, macro and script virus detection rates.

About F-Secure

F-Secure Corporation is the leading provider of centrally managed security solutions for the mobile enterprise. The company's award-winning products include antivirus, file encryption and network security solutions for major platforms from desktops to servers and from laptops to handhelds. Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges since November 1999. The company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, wihth the North American headquarters in San Jose, California, as well as offices in Germany, Sweden, Japan and the United Kingdom and regional offices in the USA. F-Secure is supported by a network of value added resellers and distributors in over 90 countries around the globe. Through licensing and distribution agreements, the company’s security applications are available for the products of the leading handheld equipment manufacturers, such as Nokia and HP.

For more information, please contact:

Media contact in the USA:
F-Secure Inc.
Heather Deem,
675 N. First Street, 5th Floor
San Jose, CA 95112
Tel +1 408 350 2178
Fax +1 408 938 6701
E-mail Heather.Deem@F-Secure.com

Finland:
F-Secure Corporation
Jaana Sirkiä
PL 24
FIN-00181 Helsinki
Tel +358 9 2520 5290
Fax. +358 9 2520 5001
E-mail Jaana.Sirkia@F-Secure.com

Virus information:
Mr. Mikko Hypponen, Manager, Anti-Virus Research
Tel +358 9 2520 5513
Fax +358 9 2520 5001
E-mail: Mikko.Hypponen@F-Secure.com