
Report|Online Protection
F-Alert Cyber Threats Bulletin December 2025
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates worldwide from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.

Scams are damaging banks, insurers, and financial institutions. In 2024, cyber crime cost the world an estimated $1.03 trillion, resulting in record fraud reports and increased insurance claims. The solution? Reduce strain on services while maximizing value with F-Secure protection.¹
Increase loyalty: align closely with consumer needs
Stand out: differentiate from competitors with added value
Reduce fraud: safeguard customers against online threats



See how our personalized solutions have tackled unique consumer security problems and delivered exceptional results in our partnerships with financial services.
Customers who use cyber security solutions typically stay longer. In a world fraught with online deception, this is your opportunity to provide peace of mind by making consumer security a core pillar of your ethos. By becoming a prevention partner, you can increase relevance in consumers' daily lives, build trust, and enhance loyalty. Partners offering online security report higher Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and lower churn rates on their flagship product.
Respond to the biggest consumer concern related to the internet – the fear of losing money – to increase customer satisfaction and reduce cyber risks and fraud incidents, claims, and costs
Deliver increased value for customers while enhancing your value proposition
Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty by addressing your consumers' desire for safety, especially when 7 in 10 people are unsure who they can trust online²
In today’s digital landscape, prevention is the best protection – and 84% of consumers expect their insurer to provide that online security. By proactively safeguarding customers from scams and cyber threats, you not only meet this expectation but also deliver significant value that can reduce claims, establish trust, and set you apart from competitors.³
We'll support you in reducing insurance claims and costs with scam protection features
We'll help you strengthen your connection with consumers through everyday interactions
We'll guide you and your customers in staying ahead of the evolving scam landscape
With almost half the world encountering a scam at least once a week, establishing yourself as a trusted provider committed to scam protection delivers exceptional value. Enhance your core offering with a comprehensive security solution optimized at every step of the customer journey – from launch to loyalty.¹
We provide the technology you need to protect your consumers and support you in maximizing value, increasing margins, and building consumer loyalty through our services
We actively share segmentation, positioning, and marketing resources and messaging to help you maximize security sales
We provide real-time, actionable data in partner dashboards with business KPIs, product and feature usage, and cyber protection insights
Leverage our extensive experience from over 500 successful service launches and 200+ partnerships with service providers to effectively market cyber security to prospective customers. Tap into our proven strategies and best practices to drive new customer engagement and build trust.
Unique customer engagement services driving your success – from consumer insights and marketing and sales enablement, to lifecycle messaging and customer journey optimization
Integrate and deploy with ease – minimal effort with maximum rewards
Receive dedicated guidance backed by 35+ years in cyber security; 96% of partners are satisfied with local support
Consumers are facing a global scam pandemic, with 48% falling victim to scams in 2024. Furthermore, 50% of people believe they are likely to fall victim to cyber crime in the future, highlighting the need for trusted service providers to offer easy-to-use, comprehensive scam protection solutions that safeguard customers whenever and wherever they need it.²
AI-powered messaging protection blocks scam text messages
Trusted shopping protects consumers from online shopping scams
Banking protection with remote access blocking secures over 1 million banking sessions each day

Consumers spend eight hours every day online, sharing sensitive information across a myriad of accounts. With so much data shared digitally, the risk of exposure in a breach increases daily – along with the risk of identity theft. Each year, millions of cases of identity theft are reported globally, emphasizing the urgent need for effective protection.
24/7 dark web monitoring with alerts when data is breached or leaked
Personal assistance following online security incidents or identity theft
Password manager creates and stores strong, unique passwords

Personal devices are the perfect gateway for consumer threats. Intrusive adware, malware, potentially unwanted applications and infostealers plague Windows, Mac and Android users daily. Securing consumer devices is vital for those looking to protect themselves from these malicious threats.
Malware protection keeps devices safe from viruses, trojans, and more
Fastest response times to new threats with behavior and AI-based protection
ystem advisor identifies vulnerabilities and minimizes potential intrusions

The online consumer threat landscape is vast. From malicious websites built to cause harm, such as by deploying malware or stealing personal information, to criminals hijacking consumer banking sessions, there are numerous ways for fraudsters to inflict financial and emotional damage online. Consumers need comprehensive protection that they can rely on to keep them safe, delivered by a trusted provider.
Browsing and phishing protections block harmful links and webpages
Banking protection blocks over 5,000 remote access tool attacks daily
Family Rules feature enables users to set online content limits for children

We believe that security excellence is only possible when user experience is excellent too. That's why we offer multiple ways to tailor your security approach, so you can protect your customers from online scams and other cyber threats in line with your go-to-market strategy.
Take advantage of the established F‑Secure brand and resell the best solution combination to your customers
Implement your brand identity to F‑Secure Total for seamless integration to your commercial offering
Integrate F‑Secure security into your apps, devices, and services with our SDKs

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Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates worldwide from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.

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Global cyber security leader F‑Secure has signed a strategic partnership with one of the largest communication service providers in the world, with the goal of bringing world-class digital protection to more than 100 million of its customers.

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F-Secure has been awarded the AI Growth Initiative of the Year at AI Gala 2025 for its Scam Image Scanner, an AI-driven capability that delivers a major leap forward in protecting consumers from image-based scams across social media, messaging apps, marketplaces, and online platforms.
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F‑Secure Internet Security has earned AV-Comparatives' Fake-Shops Detection Certification for the second consecutive year.
If you’re interested in finding out how we can personalize our solutions to your business strategy and consumer needs, contacting our team of experts is easy. Get in touch to find out:
How we integrate our security solutions
How we can add value to your business
How your customers benefit from our security
¹ GASA Global State of Scams 2024
² F-Secure Digital Moments Survey 2025
³ F-Secure Consumer Market Research 2023
⁴ GASA Global State of Scams 2024, Statista 2025