F-Secure ‘secures’ Windows Mobile users

MUMBAI, INDIA: F-Secure Mobile Security announced the launch of its new advanced anti-theft feature for Windows Mobile phone users. The anti-theft feature includes remote lock, remote wipe and theft control functionalities.

The remote lock can be used to lock the device to protect confidential information quickly and easily with a single SMS message. The theft control feature is activated when the SIM card is changed by locking the device As an ultimate safety measure to prevent misuse, it is possible to erase all the data on the phone with the remote wipe by sending an SMS message.

Venu Palakirti, Sales Director—F-Secure, India & SAARC said, “Losing personal and confidential data on a smartphone is a security issue for the phone's owner. By adding the anti-theft feature to F-Secure Mobile Security we wanted to provide an easy and fast way to remote lock and wipe a phone in case it is lost or stolen. Anti-theft is natural addition to our mobile security solution, which is already known of its award winning anti-virus and firewall features.”