Becomes the first US-based hosting provider to offer F-Secure's antivirus solution; protects its Windows and Linux servers from viruses, trojans and worms.

F-Secure today announced that The Planet, a hosting provider based in the US, will add F-Secure antivirus solutions to its services portfolio, becoming the first to offer this security service in the US market.

The company says that, F-Secure's security software will protect The Planet's Windows servers now and Linux servers shortly from Internet threats as viruses, trojans and worms. It will allow The Planet's customers to subscribe for a monthly fee to the antivirus services.

"The Planet has demonstrated its continued commitment to offer a comprehensive suite of advanced security solutions to its customers and truly understands the nature of today's complex and rapidly spreading Internet threats," stated Curtis Cresta, Vice President and General Manager, North America. "We are pleased to partner with The Planet to enable them to offer their customers more reliable, robust, and high-quality protection on their hosting environment."

"For F-Secure, as a global IT security vendor battling such threats as virus writers, botnet assaults, phishing scams and organized crime which target Information and Communication Technologies, it is a great time to join forces with such a high-standard and professional organization as The Planet, "says Jimmy Ruokolainen, Business Manager for Service Programs at F-Secure headquarters.