TalkTalk selects F-Secure anti-virus solution

Internet Business News, June 22, 2006

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Internet security provider F-Secure has been selected by TalkTalk, a communications company from mobile phone retailer The Carphone Warehouse Group Plc, to offer free anti-virus protection for 90 days to those who sign up for its Talk3 International tariff.

According to the company, TalkTalk offers its users Internet security software enabled by F-Secure on a trial basis. The software is automatically updated daily, and protects users' PCs from viruses, spam and hacking. It also includes a parental control feature.

At the end of the trial period customers can opt to purchase the software on an ongoing monthly subscription basis at a reduced rate, the company claims.

The TalkTalk security package is available to all new and existing subscribers, who can install the security software from the CD in their connection pack or download it from the TalkTalk website.

No pricing details were disclosed.

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