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EMBARQ Selects F-Secure as Managed Internet Security Service Provider

Business Wire, August 15, 2007

Broadband Service Provider Switches to F-Secure's Internet Security to Offer Its Customers a Safe Online Experience

SAN JOSE, Calif. & OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- F-Secure Corporation, the pioneer and leader in offering Internet and mobile security as a service through broadband providers, and Embarq Corporation (NYSE:EQ), a leading broadband service provider, today announced that EMBARQ is offering its US residential and small business customers F-Secure's Internet security service. Under the name EMBARQ(TM) Online Security, F-Secure's Internet security service, a retail value of $79, is included at no additional charge with EMBARQ(TM) High-Speed Internet service. As one of the largest DSL providers in the United States, EMBARQ is a significant addition to F-Secure's service provider portfolio of 150 partners worldwide.

F-Secure's Internet security service is a co-branded solution that enables EMBARQ to proactively help protect its broadband customers from viruses, spyware, outside attacks and harmful content. The comprehensive offering includes F-Secure's award-winning anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-spam technology. In addition, EMBARQ[TM] broadband customers receive F-Secure's BlackLight rootkit scanning, DeepGuard, a personal firewall and advanced parental controls.

"After initially using a security product from another vendor, EMBARQ decided to switch to F-Secure's Internet security solution in April," said Jeff Hohman, director-product marketing at EMBARQ. "Since then, our adoption rates have increased significantly, leading us to believe there is pent-up demand for a premium offering. F-Secure enables us to enhance our customers' online experience by offering them an award-winning, best-of-class security solution at no additional cost."

F-Secure's Internet security service has been shown to improve the customers' online experience, reduce the impact of malware and strengthen customer loyalty. In 2006, Consumer Reports ranked F-Secure No. 1 in anti-spyware and earned InfoWorld's Technology of the Year Award. With an average response time of two to four hours, F-Secure responds to new virus outbreaks up to four times faster than its major competitors, according to AV-Test.org.

"Coupling a high-quality security offering with an existing broadband package allows ISPs to ensure an optimal Internet experience for its customers, thereby strengthening customer loyalty and attracting new business," said Lance Jacobs, Director, North American Business Development Group for F-Secure. "Service providers such as ISPs know they can trust F-Secure to protect their end users while greatly increasing subscriber loyalty and per-user revenue. We are pleased to see major providers like EMBARQ embracing security as a top priority in their value proposition."

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, anti-spam and anti-spyware 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 Charter Communications, EchoStar Communications, Liberty Media, and Shaw Cablesystems. 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 is available at the F-Secure Data Security Lab weblog at http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/.> About EMBARQ

Embarq Corporation (NYSE:EQ), headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of common sense communications services. The company has approximately 20,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the S&P 500. For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network[R] - all on one monthly bill. For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class DSL, wireless, enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services. EMBARQ believes that by focusing on the communities the company serves and by employing common sense and practical ingenuity, it is able to provide customers with a committed partner, dedicated customer service and innovative products for work and home. For more information, visit embarq.com.