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F-Secure Adds Industry-Leading Scam Protection Capabilities to F-Secure Total

 F-Secure, a global leader in consumer cyber security, today announces that F-Secure Total, its online security application, will now host several new features specifically designed to protect consumers against scams by utilising AI. These new advanced features protect users against the most prevalent scams in the digital world, which consumers are exposed to while going about their daily lives.

The seven new features include:

  • Shopping Protection

  • SMS Scam Protection

  • Banking Protection

  • Browsing & Phishing Protection

  • Wi-Fi Protection

  • Cookie Popup Blocker

  • Ad Blocker

New AI integration means F-Secure Total users can now have scam SMS messages immediately deleted/flagged. Users also receive a pop-up warning on an unsecure site or see if they are entering a safe banking or payment site. This level of constant monitoring is unique to F-Secure Total.

Responding to one of the biggest consumer threats today

The suite of protection features has been developed as a response to the increasing number of scams faced by consumers. Research from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), of which F-Secure is a member, found that £119.6 billion ($159bn) was lost to scams in 2023 alone, with 73% of consumers now encountering a scam monthly. At the same time many consumers can find cyber security confusing and are unsure how best to protect themselves.

These industry leading features, along with a dedicated Scam Protection Engineering Team, mark the new direction for F-Secure as it sets out to be the number one provider of scam protection.

Timo Laaksonen, President and CEO at F-Secure says: “The biggest online threat to the modern-day consumer is scams. We have seen the issue increase year-on-year not only in volume but in credibility and effectiveness. As a company we are committed to providing a complete solution that keeps our customers safe across their digital lives. Thanks to AI we are now able to fight back against even the most sophisticated scams and provide safety across a number of areas. These new features are just the beginning for F-Secure as we continue to pioneer in scam protection.”

The new features will be rolled out on F-Secure Total throughout the rest of this year, and include:

Shopping Protection

A completely unique feature, F-Secure Total will now provide clear real-time reliability ratings for online stores and block malicious sites while users browse. Not only does this feature help prevent a potential scam, it also helps to improve awareness and to ensure users avoid questionable online stores.

Available now on desktop and mobile platforms.

SMS Scam Protection powered by AI

Many people are falling victim to SMS scams due to the use of advanced technology. F-Secure reports that SMS scams have ‘exploded’ into popularity in the last year.

AI can now create sophisticated, seamless and convincing scam messages. F-Secure has also used AI to create the unique SMS Scam Protection feature which analyses received text messages for potentially harmful intent. Bad messages are flagged or automatically sent into a junk folder preventing the user being put at risk.

Available for both iOS and Android by the end of this year.

Banking Protection

UK Finance’s Annual Fraud Report 2024 reported remote banking alone accounted for £152m in unauthorised fraud losses and F-Secure reports their sophistication is increasing at an alarming rate. The new Banking Protection feature, unique to F-Secure, visibly secures sessions on legitimate banking and payment sites and blocks untrusted connections, preventing session hijacking to keep users’ money safe.

Available on desktop and now also on mobile Chrome and Safari.

Browsing & Phishing Protection

Browsing protection works in the browser by preventing access to known malware and phishing sites.

Available on desktop and now also on mobile Chrome and Safari.

Wi-Fi Protection

Allowing users to enjoy public Wi-Fi hotspots with peace of mind, this feature safeguards personal information and issues alerts if it detects potential network risks, which could lead to theft of information like banking credentials, so the user can select another network or turn on VPN.

Available now on mobile platforms.

Cookie Popup Blocker

Protects user privacy by automatically rejecting non-essential cookies from common cookie consent providers. Users also encounter fewer cookie prompts.

Available now for Windows and Mac. Coming for Android and iOS at a later date.

Ad Blocker

As well as improving browsing experience, Ad Blocker decreases exposure to potential scams and fraud that utilise ads. It also enhances browsing experience and speeds up page loading by blocking advertising loading when accessed through desktop.

Available now on desktops and on iOS by the end of the year.

For more information about F-Secure, please visit https://www.f-secure.com/en/total/scam-protection.

F-Secure launches new Total cyber security package

Cyber security provider F-Secure today releases a new version of its premium cyber security service Total. Total now enables users to protect themselves from complex cyber threats with one simple solution. Integrating previously separate F-Secure SAFE, FREEDOME and ID PROTECTION into a single easy-to-use app, Total offers users the very best in online protection. 

Recent F-Secure research found that 60% of people find managing security of all connected devices impossible. By launching one app that offers complete security and privacy on desktops, phones and tablets, with no complicated set-up and jargon free, F-Secure is making security simpler for their customers.

What’s new?

  • Same app for every family member adapts to individual protection needs

  • Optimised child user experience (including own UI scheme)

  • Family rules enhanced with VPN

  • People & Devices for easy license, user and Family Rules management 

  • New iOS Safari extension for browsing protection

  • On Windows Banking Protection prevents untrusted network connections from happening during the online banking session 

  • New remote Access Protection blocks use of remote access tools during banking session 

The launch of Total comes alongside a new look F-Secure as it sets its sights on simplifying cyber security for consumers who face confusion around what protection they need for their devices.

Getting started with F-Secure Total is easy. Thanks to the online management portal (my.f-secure.com) or the People & Devices view inside the Total app, users can have all their devices protected in a matter of minutes without the hassle of multiple installations, license keys and credentials. 

F-Secure Total provides: 

Malware Protection – Offering award-winning Malware protection, Total is built on the same antivirus protection technology as SAFE. It protects devices against viruses, trojans, ransomware and other harmful apps that may collect, steal or lock personal data, credit card numbers, banking credentials and other valuable information. Total brings the fastest response times to new threats with a combination of the new behaviour-based protection technology, DeepGuard, and the latest AI-enhanced cloud technologies (Windows and Mac).

Browsing Protection – Browsing Protection allows users to browse the internet safely, automatically keeping them away from malware and phishing sites.

Banking Protection – Banking Protection gives users added security for online shopping and banking. It      prevents access to known malware and phishing sites and a VPN encrypts all internet traffic to protect security and privacy. 

Privacy VPN – Privacy VPN enables online security and privacy even on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks such as hotels, restaurants and airports, encrypting all data traffic to the internet and keeping online activities safe from hackers and trackers. 

Family Rules – F-Secure Total has been designed to protect the whole family, from small children to adults, adjusting to individual protection needs. Total lets parents set healthy boundaries for children’s device use without forgetting the core online security and privacy. With Total, children can explore the internet, install apps and communicate with family and friends safely. 

The Time Limit feature helps in setting boundaries for screen time and bedtime whilst a content filter prevents access to unsuitable online content. Family Rules can be managed through parent’s Android or iOS app or through the online management portal. 

Gaming Mode – Gaming Mode optimises many security and Windows settings and functionalities for optimised and uninterrupted gaming. In Gaming Mode, Total updates are paused to save bandwidth and CPU load, prompts, notifications and PUSH messages are not shown, and automatic or scheduled antivirus scans are not started. Total PC has been optimised for the best gaming performance. 

Password Vault – Good password practice lowers the risk of personal information falling into the hands of criminals. Password Vault enables easy creation of strong and unique passwords and synchronises them across all devices. Password analysis pinpoints improvement areas like use of common, weak or even re-used passwords while autofill of passwords simplifies daily use of the vault. 

ID Monitoring – F-Secure comes with integrated ID MONITORING which helps to respond to account takeover and identity theft threats. It relies on F-Secure’s breach detection and underground web monitoring. If personal information is found among breached or leaked data, users will receive a warning email. Instructions on what to do next are available in the app. 

Cyber Help – The Cyber Help service aids with user’s online identity related concerns and in case of an identity theft incident, will help with remediation.

F-Secure Total is available from www.f-secure.com now with prices starting from £44.99.

F-Secure updates TOTAL cyber security package. #CyberSecurity #Tech

Cyber security provider F-Secure has released the latest version of its premium cyber security service TOTAL. TOTAL has undergone updates and improvements to offer users the very best in online protection.

Offering malware, browsing and banking protection, TOTAL has a new look and feel with many usability improvements such as faster and easier installation, improved instructions and streamlined flows. It also includes the recently launched F-Secure ID PROTECTION which is the evolution of KEY password manager.

F-Secure TOTAL is premium cyber security for users and their devices rolled into one subscription. It features F-Secure SAFE, which protects users online security; F-Secure FREEDOME, which maintains privacy online, and F-Secure ID PROTECTION, which keeps important credentials safe in one secure password manager and identity monitoring offering.

SAFE works across PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices to provide online security with antivirus, browsing and banking protection against various threats including hacking and criminal activity on personal data. Family Rules also enable parents to set healthy boundaries for kids’ device use.

The latest additions to SAFE include:

  • Stalkerware protection
  • Banking protection enhancements for Windows users, including no longer blocking non-browser applications that are trusted by the scanning platform
  • Browsing protection enhancements
  • Redesigned Family Rules to improve usability and now allows for daily time limits and bedtime to be set across all supported macOS versions and accounts
  • Silent upgrades to make sure SAFE mac upgrades are installed automatically
  • An ADBlocker for iOS users

Also included now is F-Secure ID PROTECTION as it takes over from KEY as F-Secure’s password manager that stores logins, card details and other key personal information. ID PROTECTION takes this one step further by also continuously monitoring and detecting exposed personal information online and enables users to respond quickly to threats to their online accounts and identity.

ID PROTECTION’s features include:

  • Identity management that provides instant alerts and guidance on how to respond when personal information has been found as part of a breach or data leak
  • A comprehensive breach database consisting of billions of recovered assets and plain text passwords
  • A combination of human intelligence and Dark Web monitoring to recover breach data up to 6 months faster
  • Protection for the entire family with a single subscription
  • Password management that makes it easy to create unique, strong passwords that are automatically synchronised and auto-filled on all devices

Also included in TOTAL is F-Secure FREEDOME, an intuitive online privacy and security VPN that lets you stay invisible to online trackers, protects data on public Wi-Fi and changes virtual location. In addition to typical VPN capabilities, FREEDOME supports browsing protection, anti-phishing, anti-tracking, and Tracker Mapper, protecting users from harmful sites, trackers and apps that want to forward personal data without you knowing about it.

F-Secure TOTAL is available from £59.99 per year and has 50% off for Black Friday (25-30 November 2020).