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 protects consumers and businesses
against computer viruses and other threats from the Internet and mobile
networks. We want to be the most reliable provider of security services in the
market. One way to demonstrate this is the speed of our response. According to
independent studies in 2004, 2005 and 2006 our response time to new threats is
significantly faster than our major competitors. Our award-winning solutions are
available for workstations, gateways, servers and mobile phones. They include
antivirus and desktop firewall with intrusion prevention, antispam and
antispyware solutions, as well as network control solutions for Internet Service
Providers. Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges
since 1999, and has been consistently growing faster than all its publicly
listed competitors. F-Secure headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland, and we have
regional offices around the world. F-Secure protection is also available as a
service through major ISPs, such as France Telecom, TeliaSonera, PCCW and
Charter Communications. F-Secure is the global market leader in mobile phone
protection provided through mobile operators, such as T-Mobile and Swisscom and
mobile handset manufacturers such as Nokia. The latest real-time virus threat
scenario news are available at the F-Secure Data Security Lab 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.
