Today's challenges
Mobile malware such as viruses, worms and trojans have become a
nuisance that more and more smartphone users have to deal with.
Malware can cause unwanted billing, delete valuable information on
the device or make the phone unusable.
An integrated firewall combined with virus protection is the
next step in content security for mobile devices. Pure antivirus
solutions are not sufficient in devices that access open public
networks such as Wi-Fi. The new generation of mobile devices are in
many ways like portable PC'c and should be protected with a
firewall.
The solution
F-Secure Mobile Security allows smartphone users to experience the
full potential of their devices without the fear of mobile threats.
The application combines real-time antivirus functionality with a
firewall making the device completely safe in today's connected
lives. Technical savvy is not required when installing nor running
F-Secure Mobile Security. The solution works invisibly in the
background scanning all network traffic and monitoring the device
for malware. Whenever any data connection is used on the
smartphone, F-Secure Mobile Security automatically retrieves the
newest updates. The user is only alerted when the handset security
is at risk.
Key features
Integrated Firewall
F-Secure Mobile Security enables secure mobile computing by
combining an integrated antivirus and firewall. A firewall is
especially useful in devices that use Wi-Fi or other public
networks for Internet access.
Transparent, real-time protection locally on the
device
F-Secure Mobile Security is designed to be as easy to use as
possible. To prevent infection, all files are automatically
intercepted and scanned when they are saved, copied, downloaded,
synchronized or otherwise modified. There is no need for user
intervention.
Automatic scanning of memory cards
F-Secure Mobile Security scans automatically all
files on memory cards. When an infected file is detected, it is
immediately quarantined in order to protect all other data in the
system.
Automatic antivirus and software updates
F-Secure Mobile Security entails advanced methods
for updating the virus signature database. Automatic antivirus
database updates to the mobile devices are done over a secure HTTPS
data connection or incrementally with SMS messages. These take
place invisibly without any need for user involvement.
F-Secure Mobile Security also supports automatic detection of
data connections such as GPRS / UMTS / Wi-Fi / WLAN etc. Whenever a
data connection is used the solution checks for software and
antivirus database updates in the background.
